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Dear Customer,

Thank you for selecting Fiat and congratulations on your choice of a Fiat Grande Punto.

We have written this handbook to help you get to know all the features of your car and use it in the best possible way.

You should read it right through before taking the road for the first time.

You will find information, tips and important warnings regarding the driving of your car to help you derive the maximum from thetechnological features of your Fiat.

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

personal safety;

the car’s wellbeing;

environmental protection.

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

the Warranty Certificate with terms and conditions for maintaining its validity

the range of additional services available to Fiat Customers.

Best regards and happy motoring!

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

bodywork version of the car you purchased.

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REFUELLING

petrol engines: only refuel with unleaded petrol with octane rating (RON) minimum.91

Diesel engines: only refuel with normal diesel (avoid premium diesel) conforming with cetane number 51 min-imum.

The use of other products or mixtures may damage the engine beyond repair and consequently cause lapse of war-ranty in relation to the damage caused.

ENGINE STARTING

petrol engines: make sure that the handbrake is engaged; set the gearshift lever to neutral; fully depress the clutchwithout pressing the accelerator, then turn the ignition key to AVVand release it as soon as the engine has started.

Diesel engines: make sure that the handbrake is engaged; set the gearshift lever to neutral; fully depress the clutchwithout pressing the accelerator, then turn the ignition key to MAR and wait for the warning lights and togo off; turn the ignition key to AVVand release it as soon as the engine has started.

PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL

The catalytic converter develops high temperature during operation. Do not park on grass, dry leaves, pine needlesor other flammable material: fire risk .

RESPECTINGTHE ENVIRONMENT

The car is fitted with a system that allows continuous diagnosis of the components correlated with emissions toensure better respect for the environment.

MUST BE READ!

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ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES

If, after buying the car, you decide to add electrical accessories (with the risk of gradually draining the battery),visit a Fiat-Tata Dealership.They can calculate the overall electrical requirement and check that the car’s electricsystem can support the required load.

CODE card

Keep it in a safe place, not in the car. Make sure you have the electronic code with you at all times.

SCHEDULED SERVICING

Correct maintenance of the car is essential for ensuring it stays in tip-top condition and safeguards its safetyfeatures, its environmental friendliness and low running costs for a long time to come.

THE OWNER’S MANUAL CONTAINS…

... important information, advise and warnings for correct use, driving safety and maintenance of your car in time.Pay special attention to the symbols (personal safety) (environmental protection) (the car’s wellbeing).

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DASHBOARD........................................................................

SYMBOLS ...............................................................................

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

THE KEYS ..............................................................................

IGNITION DEVICE .............................................................

INSTRUMENT PANEL ........................................................

INSTRUMENTS ....................................................................

DIGITAL DISPLAY ...............................................................

MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY ............................................

TRIP COMPUTER ................................................................

FRONT SEATS ....................................................................

REAR SEATS ..........................................................................

HEAD RESTRAINTS.............................................................

STEERING WHEEL ..............................................................

REARVIEW MIRRORS .........................................................

HEATING ANDVENTILATION ......................................

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

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

EXTERNAL LIGHTS ............................................................

WINDSCREEN WASHING ..............................................

CONTROLS ...........................................................................

FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH ..................................................

INTERIOR FITTINGS ...........................................................

DOORS ..................................................................................

POWER WINDOWS ...........................................................

BOOT.......................................................................................

BONNET.................................................................................

HEADLIGHTS ........................................................................

ABS SYSTEM .........................................................................

SOUND SYSTEM ..................................................................

ACCESSORIES PURCHASED BY THE OWNER..........

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

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

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CEILING LIGHTS ..................................................................

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F0M426m

fig. 1

1. Adjustable side air vents - 2. Fixed side air vents - 3. Left stalk: external lights control - 4. Instrument panel -5. Right stalk: windscreen wiper controls, trip computer - 6. Controls on dashboard - 7. Adjustable central air vents - 8. Fixed up-per air vent - 9. Front airbag - passenger side - 10. Oddment compartment - 11. Sound system (where provided) - 12. HVACcontrols - 13. Ignition device - 14. Front airbag - driver’s side - 15. Steering wheel adjustment lever - 16. Control panel: foglights/rear fog light/headlight position adjustment/digital display/multifunctional display.

DASHBOARD

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

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SYMBOLS

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

The lable summarising the symbols usedcan be found under the bonnet(where provided).

fig. 2

THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM

This is an electrical engine locking systemwhich increases protection from at-tempted theft of the car. It is automaticallyactivated when the ignition key is ex-tracted.

Each key contains an electronic devicewhich modulates the signal emitted dur-ing ignition by an antenna incorporated inthe ignition device.This signal is the ‘pass-word’ which changes at each ignition andwhich the control unit uses to recognisethe key and allow ignition.

fig. 2 F0R0002m

In this case, turn the key to STOP andthen back to MAR ; try with the otherkeys provided if the problem persists.Contact a Fiat-Tata Dealership if you stillcan’t start the engine.

IMPORTANT Each key has its own codewhich must be stored by the system ECU.Contact a Fiat-Tata Dealership to havenew keys (up to eight) stored.

Warning lightcoming on when driving

If the warning light turns on, thismeans that the system is running a self-test (for example for a voltage drop).

If the warning light stays on, con-tact a Fiat-Tata Dealership.

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

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OPERATION

Each time the car is started turning the ig-nition key to MAR , the Fiat CODE sys-tem control unit sends a recognition codeto the engine control unit to deactivatethe inhibitor.

The code is sent only if the Fiat CODEsystem control unit has recognised thecode transmitted from the key.

Each time the ignition key is turned toSTOP, the Fiat CODE system deactivatesthe functions of the engine electronic con-trol unit.

If the code has not been recognised cor-rectly, the warning light turns on ac-companied by the related message on thedisplay (see section “Warning lights andmessages”).

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fig. 3 F0M0351m fig. 4 F0M0394m

THE KEYS

CODE CARD fig. 3

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

A the electronic code;

B the mechanical key code to be givento the Fiat-Tata Dealership when ord-ering duplicate keys.

Make sure you have the electronic codeA-fig. 3 with you at all times.

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

All the keys and the CODEcard must be handed over tothe new owner when sellingthe car.

KEY WITH REMOTE CONTROLfig. 4

The metal insertA is retractable and it op-erates:

the ignition switch;

the door locks;

To extract the metal insert, press buttonB.

To refit it proceed as follows:

keep button B pressed and move themetal insert A;

release button B and turn the metal in-sert A until hearing the proper lock-ing click.

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fig. 5 F0M0395m

Button is used for opening the doors

Button is used for locking the doors

The passenger’s compartment lights willcome on for a preset time when the doorsare unlocked.

Only press button B with thekey away from your body,

specifically from your eyes and fromobjects which could get damaged (e.g.your clothes). Do not leave the keyunattended to avoid the button frombeing accidentally pressed while it isbeing handled, e.g. by a child.

WARNING

Replacing the battery of the keywith remote control fig. 5

Battery replacement:

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

turn the screw C to using a fine bitscrewdriver;

take out the battery caseD and replacethe battery E making sure that the biasis correct;

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

Request for additional remotecontrols

The system may recognise up to 8 remotecontrols. Should a new remote control benecessary, contact a Fiat-Tata Dealership,taking with you the CODE card, a per-sonal identity document and the car’sownership documents.

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KEY WITHOUT REMOTECONTROL fig. 6

The metal insert of the key A is fixed.

The key operates:

the ignition switch;

the door locks;

the fuel filler lock (where provided)

the tailgate lock. fig. 6 F0R0008m

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

provided, or take them to a Fiat-TataDealership, which will deal with theirdisposal.

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Type

Key without remote control

The main functions that can be activated with the keys (with or without remote control) are the following:

Unlocking

the doors

Turn key anticlockwise

(driver’s side)

Locking the doors

from the outside

Turn key clockwise

(driver’s side)

Key with remote control

Direction indicators

flashing (only with key

with remote control)

Briefly press

blinks twice

Briefly press

blinks once

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IGNITIONDEVICE

The key can be turned to 3 different po-sitions fig. 7 :

STOP : engine off, key extractable,steering locked. Some electrical devices(e.g. sound system, central door lock-ing system, etc.) may work.

MAR: driving position. All electrical de-vices may work.

AVV : engine starting (unstab le posi-tion).

The ignition switch is fitted with an elec-tronic safety system that, in the event theengine is not started, turns back the igni-tion key to STOP before repeating thestarting operation.

STEERING COLUMN LOCK

Engaging

When the key is at STOP , remove thekey and turn the steering wheel until itlocks.

Disengaging

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

If the ignition device is tam-pered with (e.g.: attempted

theft), have it checked over by a Fiat-Tata Dealership as soon as possible.

WARNING

Always remove the key whenyou leave your car to pre-

vent someone from accidentally op-erating the controls. Remember toapply the handbrake. Engage firstgear if the car is parked uphill or re-verse if the car is parked downhill.Never leave children unattended inthe car.

WARNING

fig. 7

Never extract the key whilethe vehicle is moving. The

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

WARNING

It is absolutely forbidden tocarry out whatever after-

market operation involving steeringsystem or steering column modifica-tions (e.g.: installation of anti-theftdevice) that could badly affect per-formance and safety, cause the lapseof warranty and also result in non-compliance of the car with homolo-gation requirements.

WARNING

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Versions with digital display fig. 8

A Speedometer (speed indicator)

B Fuel level gauge with reserve warninglight

C Engine coolant temperature gauge andexcessive temperature warning light

D Rev counter

E Digital display

Versions with multifunction displayfig. 9

A Speedometer (speed indicator)

B Fuel level gauge with reserve warninglight

C Engine coolant temperature gauge andexcessive temperature warning light

D Rev counter

E Multifunction display

F0R0010mfig. 8

F0R0011mfig. 9

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Instrument background colour and typemay vary according to the version.

SPEEDOMETER fig. 10

It shows the car speed.

REV. COUNTER fig. 11

Rev counter shows engine rpm.

IMPORTANT The electronic injectioncontrol system gradually shuts off the flowof fuel when the engine is ‘over-revving’resulting in a gradual loss of engine pow-er.

When the engine is idling, the rev countermay indicate a gradual or sudden increaseof the speed.

This is normal and does not indicate afault. It may be caused, for example, by theoperation of the climate control systemor fan. In these case, a slow change in en-gine speed is used to protect the batterycharge.

fig. 10 F0R0012m fig. 11 F0R0013m

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FUEL LEVEL GAUGE fig. 12

This shows the amount of fuel left in thefuel tank.

E empty tank(see“At the filling station”).

F full tank.

The reserve warning light A turns on toindicate that approximately 7 litres of fu-el are left in the tank.

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

ENGINE COOLANTTEMPERATURE GAUGE fig. 13

This shows the temperature of the enginecoolant fluid and begins working when thefluid temperature exceeds approx. 50°C.

Under normal conditions, the needleshould hover around the middle of thescale according to the working conditions.

C Low engine coolant temperature.

H High engine coolant temperature.

Warning light B may light up (and a mes-sage on the multifunctional display may ap-pear in certain versions) to indicate thatthe coolant fluid temperature is too high;in this case, stop the engine and contacta Fiat-Tata Dealership.

fig. 12 F0R0014m fig. 13 F0R0015m If the needle reaches the redarea, stop the engine imme-diately and contact a Fiat-Tata Dealership.

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DIGITAL DISPLAY

STANDARD SCREEN fig. 14

The standard screen shows the followingindications:

A Headlight aiming position (only withdipped beam headlights on).

B Clock (always displayed, even with ig-nition key removed and front doorsclosed).

C Odometer (distance covered in kilo-metres or miles) and TRIP data.

Note With key removed (when openingone of the front doors) the display willturn on and show for a few seconds thekm or mi covered.

CONTROL BUTTONS fig. 15

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

MENUESC

Press briefly to access the menuand/or go to next screen or toconfirm the required menu op-tion.

Hold pressed to go back to thestandard screen.

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

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

fig. 14 F0R0016m fig. 15 F0R0017m

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+- MENUESC

tings.

Setup menu

– to scroll the menu options upwards anddownwards;

– to increase or decrease values during set-

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SETUP MENU fig. 16

The menu comprises a series of functionsarranged in a cycle which can be selectedthrough buttons + and – to access the dif-ferent select operations and settings (set-up) given in the following paragraphs.

The setup menu can be activated by press-ing briefly button MENU ESC.

Single presses on buttons + and – willscroll the setup menu options.

Handling modes differ with each other ac-cording to the characteristic of the optionselected.

Selecting a menu option

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

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

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

Selecting “Set Clock”

– briefly press button MENU ESC to se-lect the first value to change (hours);

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

– briefly press button MENU ESC tostore the new setting and to go to thenext setup menu option (minutes);

– after setting the values with the sameprocedure, the system will go back to themenu option previously selected.

Hold button MENU ESC pressed

– to quit the set up menu if you are in themenu;

– to quit the displayed menu if you are set-ting an option;

– to save only the settings stored yet (andconfirmed by pressing button MENUESC).

The setup menu displaying is timed; whenquitting the menu due to timing expiry,on-ly settings stored yet by the user (and con-firmed by pressing briefly button MENUESC).

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Briefly press button MENU ESC to start browsingfrom the standard screen.Press + or – to browse with-in the menu.Note Only the short menu may be accessed for rea-sons of safety while the car is moving (“SPEEd” setting).Stop the car to access the full menu.

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Setting the speed limit (Speed)

This function may be used to set the carspeed limit (km/h or mph), when this lim-it is exceeded the driver is immediatelyalerted (see section “Warning lights andmessages”).

To set the speed limit, proceed as follows:

– briefly press button MENU ESC, themessage (Speed) and the previously setunit (km/h) or (mph) will appear on thedisplay;

– press button + or – to activate (on) ordeactivate (OFF) the speed limit function;

– if the function is on, press buttons + or– to select the required speed limit andthen press MENU ESC to confirm;

Note The speed may be set in the rangefrom 30 to 200 km/h, or from 20 to 125mph according to the previously chosenunit (see “Setting the distance unit”) de-scribed below. The setting will in-crease/decrease by five units each timebutton +/– is pressed. Hold button +/–pressed to increase/decrease the settingrapidly. Complete the setting by brieflypressing the button when you approachthe required setting.

– briefly press button MENU ESC to goback to the menu screen or press the but-ton for long to go back to the standardscreen without storing settings.To cancelthe setting, proceed as follows:

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

– press button –: (Off) will blink on thedisplay;

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

Setting the clock (Hour)

This function is used to set the clock.

Proceed as follows:

– briefly press button MENU ESC,“hours” will flash on the display;

– press button + or – for setting;

– briefly press button MENU ESC, “min-utes” will flash on the display;

– press button + or – for setting;

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

Adjusting the buzzer volume(Buzz) (where provided)

This function is used to adjust the buzzervolume used for failure/warning indica-tions and when MENU ESC, + and –buttons are pressed.

To adjust the volume proceed as follows:

– briefly press button MENU ESC , thedisplay will show the wording (Buzz);

– press button + or – to select the re-quired volume (volume can be adjusted ac-cording to 8 levels).

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

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Front passenger’s airbagand side bagactivation/deactivation(where provided) (BAG P)

This function is used to activate/deactivatethe front passenger’s airbag.

Proceed as follows:

press button MENU ESC and afterthe message (BAG P OFF) (to deacti-vate) or (BAG P On) (to activate) is dis-played by pressing buttons + or –, pressagain button MENU ESC;

the confirmation request message willbe displayed;

press buttons + or – to select (YES)(confirming activation/deactivation) or(no) (to abort);

briefly press button MENU ESC toconfirm setting e to go back to themenu screen or press the button forlong to go back to the standard screenwithout storing settings.

MENU ESC

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MENU ESC

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Setting the distance unit (Unit)

With this function it is possible to set theunit.

To set the required unit proceed as fol-lows:

– briefly press button MENU ESC , thedisplay will show the message (Unit) andthe previously set unit (km) or (mi);

– press button + or – to select the re-quired distance unit.

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

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CONTROL BUTTONS fig. 18

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

MENUESC

Press briefly to access the menuand/or go to next screen or toconfirm the required menu op-tion.

Hold pressed to go back to thestandard screen.

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

MULTIFUNCTIONDISPLAY(where provided)

The car can be equipped with the multi-functional display that, according to thesettings made, will show useful informa-tion necessary when driving.

“STANDARD” SCREEN fig. 17

The standard screen shows the followinginformation:

A Date.

B Odometer (covered km or miles).

C Clock (always displayed, even with ig-nition key removed and front doorsclosed).

D External temperature.

E Headlight aiming position (only withdipped beam headlights on).

Note When opening one of the frontdoors, the display will turn on and showfor a few seconds the clock and the kilo-metres or miles covered.

fig. 17 F0R0018m

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

To adjust light inside the passengercompartment

– standard screen, to adjust instrumentpanel brightness, sound system,and auto-matic climate control system.

Setup menu

– to scroll the menu options upwards anddownwards;

– to increase or decrease values during set-tings.

fig. 18 F0R0019m

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SETUP MENU fig. 19

The menu comprises a series of functionsarranged in a cycle which can be selectedthrough buttons + and – to access the dif-ferent select operations and settings (set-up) given in the following paragraphs. Asubmenu is provided for some items(Clock and Unit setting).

The setup menu can be activated by press-ing briefly button MENU ESC.

Single presses on buttons + or – will scrollthe setup menu options.

Handling modes differ with each other ac-cording to the characteristic of the optionselected.

Selecting an option of the main menu with-out submenu

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

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

– press briefly button MENU ESC tostore the new setting and to go back tothe main menu option previously select-ed.

Selecting “Set Date” and“Set time”:

– briefly press button MENU ESC to se-lect the first value to change (e.g. hours/minutes or year / month / day);

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

– briefly press buttonMENU ESC to storethe new setting and to go to the next set-up menu option, if this is the last one youwill go back to the previously selected op-tion of the main menu.

Hold button MENU ESC pressed:

– to quit the set-up menu if you are in themain menu;

– to quit the main menu if you are at an-other point of the menu (e.g.: at submenuoption setting level, at submenu level orat main menu option setting level);

– to save only the settings stored yet (andconfirmed by pressing button MENUESC).

The setup menu environment is timed.Only the changes saved by the user bbriefly pressing MENU ESC will be savedwhen the menu is automatically closed.

Selecting an option of the main menu withsubmenu:

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

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

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

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

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

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Day

Year Month

Türk Nederlands

Español

Português

Français

Italiano

Deutsch Polski

English

Example:

fig. 19

Example:

Briefly press MENU ESCon the standard screen tobrowse. Press + or – to browse within the menu.Note Only the short menu may be accessed for rea-sons of safety while the car is moving (“Speed Beep”setting). Stop the car to access the full menu.

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ESCMENUbriefly press

(*) This function may only be displayed after the SBR system is deactivated by a Fiat-Tata Dealership.

ESCMENUbriefly press

+

EXIT MENU SPEED BEEP

(where provided )

SET TIME

SET DATE

SEE RADIO

AUTOCLOSE

UNITSLANGUAGE

BUZZERVOLUME

BUTTON VOLUME

BELT BUZZER (*)

SERVICE

PASSENGER BAG TRIP B DATA

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+–

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

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

Speed limit (Speed Beep)

This function may be used to set the carspeed limit (km/h or mph); when this lim-it is exceeded the driver is immediatelyalerted (see section “Warning lights andmessages”).

To set the speed limit, proceed as follows:

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

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

– if the function has been activated (On),press buttons + or – to select the re-quired speed limit and then press MENUESC to confirm.

Note The speed may be set in the rangefrom 30 to 250 km/h,or from 20 to125mphaccording to the previously chosen unit (see“Setting the distance unit”) described below.The setting will increase/decrease by fiveunits each time button +/– is pressed. Holdbutton +/– pressed to increase/decrease thesetting rapidly. Complete the setting bybriefly pressing the button when you ap-proach the required setting.

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

To cancel the setting, proceed as follows:

– briefly press button MENU ESC : (On)will blink on the display; SA

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Trip B On/Off (tripB data)

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

For further information see “Trip com-puter”.

Proceed as follows to switch the functionon and off:

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

– press button + or – for setting;

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

Setting the clock (Set time)

This function allows to set the clock throughtwo sub-menus: “Time” and “Mode”.

Proceed as follows:

– briefly press button MENU ESC, thedisplay will show the two sub-menus“Time” and “Mode”;

– press button + or – to surf the two sub-menus;

– select the required option and thenpress button MENU ESCbriefly;

– when accessing the “Hour” submenu : –briefly press button MENU ESC,“hours” will flash on the display;

– press button + or – for setting;

– briefly press button MENU ESC,“min-utes” will flash on the display;

– press button + or – for setting;

– when accessing the “Format” submenu:briefly press button MENU ESC : thepreviously set display format will flash onthe display;

– press button + or – to select “24h” or“12h”.

When you have made the required set-tings, briefly press button MENU ESCto go back to the menu screen or pressthe button for long to go back to the stan-dard screen without storing settings.

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

Set date (Set Date)

This function may be used to update thedate (year - month - day).

To correct the date proceed as follows:

– briefly press button MENU ESC: “day”will flash on the display;

– press button + or – for setting;

– briefly press button MENU ESC:“month” will flash on the display;

– press button + or – for setting;

– briefly press button MENU ESC:“year” will flash on the display;

– press button + or – for setting.

Note The setting will increase or de-crease by one unit each time + or – ispressed. Hold the button pressed to in-crease/decrease the setting rapidly.Com-plete the setting by briefly pressing thebutton when you approach the requiredsetting.

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

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Automatic door locking with carrunning (Autoclose)

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

This function is available on all versionsand may only be switched off by meansof the multifunctional display.

To activate (On) or to deactivate (Off) thisfunction proceed as follows:

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

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

– press button + or – for setting;

– briefly press button MENU ESC togo back to the menu screen or press thebutton for long to go back to the stan-dard screen without storing settings.

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

Audio repetition (See radio)

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

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

– CD audio, CD MP3: track number;

– CD Changer: CD number and tracknumber;

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

– briefly press MENU ESC: (On) or (Off)will flash on the display (according to pre-vious setting);

– press button + or – for setting;

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

Set units (Unit of measure)

With this function it is possible to set theunits through three sub-menus: “Distances”,“Consumption” and “Temperature”.

Proceed as follows to set the required unit:

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

– press button + or – to surf the three sub-menus;

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

– when accessing the “Distances”submenu:briefly press MENU ESC: either “km” or“mi” will appear on the display (accordingto the previous setting);

– press + or – to make your choice;

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Selecting the language (Language)

The messages may be displayed in the fol-lowing languages: Italian, Turkish, Dutch,Portuguese, Polish, French, Spanish, Eng-lish, German.

To set the required language proceed asfollows:

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

– press button + or – for setting;

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

– when you are in the “Consumption” sub-menu: briefly press MENU ESC : either“km/l, Lit/100km” or “mpg” will appear onthe display (according to the previous setting);

If the distance unit set is “km” the fuel con-sumption unit will be displayed in km.

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

– press button + or – for setting;

– when accessing the “Temperature” sub-menu: briefly press MENU ESC: either“°C” or “°F” will appear on the display (ac-cording to the previous setting);

– press button + or – for setting;

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

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

Adjusting the failure/warningbuzzer volume (BuzzerVolume)

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

To adjust the volume proceed as follows:

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

– press button + or – for setting;

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

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Scheduled Servicing (Service)

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

Proceed as follows:

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

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

Note The“Service Schedule” requires thecar to be serviced every 15,000 km; this in-dication will appear automatically with thekey at MAR when there are 2000 km left(or 1240 mi) and will be presented auto-matically every 200 km (or 124 mi).TheThe indications will appear more frequ-ently where there are 200 km left.The indi-cation will appear in kilometers or milesaccording to the settings.When the nextscheduled service operation is approaching,the message “Service” will appear on thedisplay followed by the number of kilome-ters or miles left when the key is turnedto MAR. Go to a Fiat-Tata Dealershipwhere the“Scheduled Service” operationswill be performed and the message will bereset.

Adjusting the button volume(ButtonVol.)

This function may be used to adjust thevolume of the beep accompanying the ac-tivation of buttons MENU ESC, + and– can be adjusted according to 8 levels.

To adjust the volume proceed as follows:

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

– press button + or – for setting;

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

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Passenger front and side airbagactivation/deactivation(where provided) (passenger bag)

This function shall be used to activate/de-activate the front passenger’s airbag.

Proceed as follows:

press button MENU ESC and pressMENU ESC again after the message(Bag pass: Off) (to deactivate) or (Bagpass: On) (to activate) is displayed bypressing buttons + and –;

display will show the confirmation mes-sage;

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

briefly press button MENU ESC toconfirm setting e to go back to themenu screen or press the button forlong to go back to the standard screenwithout storing settings.

MENU ESC

MENU ESC

MENU ESC

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–+

–+

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Exit Menu

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

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

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

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TRIP COMPUTER

General features

The“Trip computer” is used to display in-formation on car operation when the keyis turned to MAR.This function allows todefine two separate trips called “Trip A”and “Trip B” for monitoring the car’s“complete mission” in a reciprocally in-dependent manner.

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

“Trip A” may be used to display the fig-ures relating to:

– Range

– Distance travelled

– Average consumption

– Instant consumption

– Average speed

– Travel time (driving time).

“Trip B”, available on multifunctional dis-play only, shall be used to display the fig-ures relating to:

– Trip distance B

– Average consumption B

– Average speed B

– Travel time B (driving time).

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

Values displayed

Range

This indicates the distance which may betravelled with the fuel in the tankassuming that driving conditions will notchange.The message “——” will appearon the display in the following cases:

– range shorter than 50 km (or 30 mi)

– car left parked with engine running forlong.

Distance travelled

This indicates the distance covered fromthe start of the new mission.

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Average consumption

This indicates the average consumptionfrom the start of the new mission.

Instant consumption

This indicates the fuel consumption.Thevalue is constantly updated.The message“----” will appear on the displayif the car is parked with the engine run-ning.

Average speed

This shows the car average speed as afunction of the overall time elapsed sincethe start of the new mission.

Travel time

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

IMPORTANT If information is not avail-able, the message“----” will appear insteadof the Trip Computer values. Displayingof the values will be resumed when nor-mal operation is restored without reset-ting the values displayed before the prob-lem nor starting a new mission.

TRIP button fig. 20

Button TRIP, set on the top of the rightsteering column stalk, shall be used (withignition key at MAR) to display and to re-set the previously described values to starta new mission:

– briefly press to display the different val-ues

– hold pressed to reset and then start anew mission.

New mission

Reset can be:

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

–“automatic” resetting,when the “Trip dis-tance” reaches 3999.9 km or 9999.9 km(according to the type of display) or whenthe “Travel time” reaches 99.59 (99 hoursand 59 minutes);

– after disconnecting/reconnecting thebattery.

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

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

Start of journey procedure

With ignition key at MAR, press and keepbutton TRIP pressed for over 2 secondsto reset.

ExitTrip

To exit the Trip function: hold MENUESC pressed for longer than 2 seconds.

fig. 20 F0R0020m

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The fabric upholstery of yourcar is designed to withstandthe normal wear and tear ofyour car for a long time.Some

precautions are however needed. Avoidprolonged rubbing against clothing ac-cessories, such as metal buckles, Velcrostrips and the like, which by applying ahigh pressure on the fabric in a smallarea could cause the breakage of somethreads and damage the upholstery.

Seat height adjustment(where provided) fig. 21/a

Move lever B upwards or downwards toachieve the required height.

IMPORTANT Adjustment must be car-ried out only seated in the relevant seat.

FRONT SEATS

fig. 21/a fig. 21/bF0R0021m F0R0021m

All adjustments must bemade with the car stationary.

WARNING

Backwards/Forwards adjustment

Lift lever A and push the seat forwardsand backwards: ensure your arms shouldrest on the steering wheel rim while youare driving.

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

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

WARNING

For maximum safety, keepthe back of your seat up-

right, lean back into it and make surethe seat belt fits closely across yourchest and hips.

WARNING

Back rest angle adjustmentfig. 21/a, 21/b

fig. 21/a, 21/b

Push lever C.

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The fabric upholstery of yourcar is designed to withstandthe normal wear and tear ofyour car for a long time.

Some precautions are however need-ed. Avoid prolonged rubbing againstclothing accessories, such as metalbuckles, Velcro strips and the like,which by applying a high pressure onthe fabric in a small area could causethe breakage of some threads anddamage the upholstery.

HEAD RESTRAINTS

FRONT fig. 22

To improve passenger safety, the height ofthe head restraints can be adjusted.Theylock into place automatically in the requi-red position.

To adjust head restraints proceed as fol-lows:

upward adjustment: raise the head re-

Downward adjustment: push the head

straint until you hear it click.

restraint down to the required position

REAR SEATS

To folds the rear seats refer to paragraph“Extending the boot” ‘Refer page no. 67’of this section.

The head restraints must beadjusted so that they sup-

port your neck and not your head.Only in this way may they performtheir protective action.

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REAR (where provided) fig. 23

To use the head restraint, raise it until hear-ing the click (position of use).

To bring it back to the original position(position of non use),push the head restr-

aint down into the back rest.

fig. 22 F0R0024m fig. 23 F0R0025m

To optimise head restraint protective ac-tion, adjust the seat back upright and keepyour head as close as possible to the headrestraint.

IMPORTANT Rear seat passengers shallalways set the head restraints in the po-sition of use.

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STEERING WHEEL

The driver can adjust the steering wheelposition in height.

Proceed as follows:

release the lever A-fig. 24 pushing itforwards (position 1);

adjust the steering wheel as required;

lock the lever A pulling it towards thesteering wheel (position 2).

fig. 24 F0R0026m

Any adjustment of the steer-ing wheel position must be

carried out only with the car station-ary and the engine turned off.

WARNING

It is absolutely forbidden tocarry out whatever after-

market operation involving steeringsystem or steering column modifica-tions (e.g.: installation of anti-theftdevice) that could badly affect per-formance and safety, cause the lapseof warranty and also result in non-compliance of the car with homolo-gation requirements.

WARNING

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DOOR MIRRORS

Electrical adjustment fig. 26

This operation is only possible with igni-tion key at MAR.

Proceed as follows:

use switch B to select the mirror re-quired (left or right);

to adjust the mirror move the switchC in the four directions;

Folding

When required (for example when themirror causes difficulty in narrow spaces)it is possible to fold the mirror moving itfrom position 1-fig. 27 to position 2.

fig. 25 F0R0027m

fig. 26 F0R0028m

The mirror can be adjusted to two differ-ent positions (normal or antiglare) bymeans of the lever A.

When driving the mirrors shallalways be in position 1-fig.28.

As the driver’s door mirror iscurved, it may slightly alter the

perception of distance.

WARNING

fig. 27 F0R0029m fig. 28 F0R0030m

Manual adjustment fig. 28

Use knob A-fig. 28 to adjust manually.

REARVIEW MIRRORS

DRIVING MIRROR fig. 25

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fig. 29

F0R0031m

HEATING AND VENTILATION

1. Upper fixed vent - 2. Adjustable central vents - 3. Fixed side vent - 4. Adjustable side vents - 5. Lower vents for front seats -6. Lower side vents for rear seats - 7. Lower central vent for rear seats (where provided).

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fig. 30 F0R0032m

fig. 31 F0R0033m

ADJUSTABLE SIDE ANDCENTRALVENTS fig. 30-31

A Fixed vent for side windows.

B Adjustable side vents.

C Adjustable central vents.

Vents A are fixed.

To use vents B and C, operate the rele-vant device to turn them as required.

MANUAL CLIMATECONTROL SYSTEM (where provided)

CONTROLS fig. 32

Air temperature knob A(mixing hot and cold air)

Red section = hot air

Blue section = cold air

Fan activation /speed adjustmentknob B

0 = fan off

1-2-3 = ventilation speed

4 = maximum fan speed

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Air distribution knob C

to convey air to the central and sidevents;

to warm the feet and convey coolerair to the dashboard vents, in inter-mediate temperature conditions;

for heating when the outside temper-ature is very cold: for maximum airflow to feet;

Air recirculation on/off slider D

Take the slider to position to recir-culate internal air.

Take the slider to position to switchinternal air recirculation off.

Switching the climate controlsystem on and off

Press knob E- fig. 32 (LED on knob willlight up) to switch the climate control sys-tem on.

Press knob E again (LED on knob will gooff) to switch the climate control systemoff.

fig. 32 F0R0036m

to warm the feet and at the same timedemist the windscreen;

for quick windscreen demisting.

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VENTILATION

To ventilate the passenger’s compartmentproperly proceed as follows:

knob A turned to blue section;

switch internal air recirculation off;

turn knob C to ;

turn knob B to required speed.

CLIMATE CONTROL (cooling)

For fast cooling of the passenger com-partment, proceed as follows:

knob A turned to blue section;

switch internal air recirculation on;

turn knob C to ;

switch the climate control system onby pressing knob E: the LED on theknob will light up;

turn knob B to 4 (maximum speedof fan).

Cooling adjustment

turn knob A rightwards to increase thetemperature;

switch internal air recirculation off;

turn knob B to increase fan speed.

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WARMINGTHE PASSENGERCOMPARTMENT

Proceed as follows:

turn knob A to the red sector;

turn knob C to the required symbol;

turn knob B to required speed.

FAST HEATING

For fast heating of the passenger com-partment, proceed as follows:

turn knob A to the red sector;

switch internal air recirculation on;

turn knob C to ;

knob B turned to 4 (max. fanspeed).

Then adjust the controls to obtain the re-quired conditions of comfort and switchinternal air recirculation off.

IMPORTANT With cold engine, you haveto wait for a few minutes to let the sys-tem fluid reach the operating temperature.

FRONT WINDOW FASTDEMISTING/DEFROSTING(WINDSCREEN AND SIDEWINDOWS)

Proceed as follows:

turn knob A to the red sector;

turn knob B to 4 (maximum fanspeed);

turn knob C to ;

switch internal air recirculation off.

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Window demisting

In the event of considerable outside mois-ture and/or rain and/or considerable dif-ferences in temperature inside and outsidethe passenger compartment, perform thefollowing preventive demisting procedure:

turn knob A to the red sector;

switch internal air recirculation off;

turn knob C to and change it backto if demisting does not improve;

turn knob B to 2nd

speed.

IMPORTANT The climate control systemis very useful to prevent window mistingup in presence of high humidity since itdries the air.

After demisting/defrosting, operate thecontrols to restore the required comfort.

IMPORTANT The climate control systemis very useful for faster demisting becauseit dries the air.Adjust the controls as de-scribed above and press knob E to switchthe climate control system on: the LED onthe knob will light up.

F0R0035m

HEATED REAR WINDOW DEMIS-TING/DEFROSTING(where provided) fig. 33

Press button A to start this function;when this function is on the button led ison.

This function is timed and it will turn offautomatically after 20 minutes. Press Aagain to switch it off before.

IMPORTANT Do not apply stickers onthe inside of the rear window over theheating filaments to avoid damage thatmight cause it to stop working properly.

fig. 33

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LOOKING AFTERTHE SYSTEM

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

The system uses R134a re-frigerant fluid which does notharm the environment in theevent of accidental leakage.

Never use R12 fluid which is not com-patible with the system components.

IMPORTANT The inside air recirculationsystem makes it possible to reach the re-quired “heating” or “cooling” conditionsfaster.

Do not use the air recirculation functionon rainy/cold days as it would consider-ably increase the possibility of the win-dows misting inside.

AIR RECIRCULATION

Move slider D to position to switchinternal air recirculation on.

It is advisable to switch internal air recir-culation on while standing in queues or intunnels to prevent the introduction of pol-luted air. Do not use the function for along time, particularly if there are manyoccupants on board, to prevent the win-dows from misting up.

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AUTOMATIC CLIMATECONTROL SYSTEM (where provided)

GENERAL

The automatic climate control system ad-justs the temperature, the quantity and thedistribution of the air in the passengercompartment. Temperature is controlledon the basis of an “equivalent tempera-ture” principle; in other words, the sys-tem continuously works to keep the com-fort level inside the car constant and tocompensate for possible variations of ex-ternal conditions, including sun radiationdetected by a specific sensor.

The automatically controlled parametersand functions are:

air temperature at the vents;

air distribution at the vents;

fan speed (continuous air flow varia-tion);

compressor fan on (for cooling/dehu-midifying the air);

air recirculation.

All functions may be manually changed. Inorder words, you may select one or morefunctions and change the parameters asrequired. Automatic control of the man-ually changed functions will be suspended:the system will change override your set-tings only for safety related reasons (e.g.risk of misting up).

Manual selections will always have higherpriority over automatic settings and willbe stored until the user switches the sys-tem back to automatic control by press-ing AUTO expect for the cases in whichthe system will intervene for particular,safety-related reasons.

You can adjust one function automatical-ly and have the automatic system controlall the others.

The air temperature is always automati-cally controlled according to the temper-ature shown on the display (except forwhen the system is off or in certain con-ditions when the compressor is not run-ning).

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The following parameters and functionscan be set or changed manually:

air temperature;

fan speed (continuous variation);

air distribution setting to seven posi-tions;

compressor enabling;

fast defrosting/demisting;

air recirculation;

system off.

F Compressor enabling button.

G Air recirculation button.

H Fan speed buttons.

I Temperature adjustment knob.

fig. 34 F0R0148m

CONTROLS fig. 34

A AUTO button: automatic control ofall functions.

B Air distribution selection buttons.

C Display.

D MAX DEF function button.

E System off/on button.

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USINGTHE CLIMATECONTROL SYSTEM

The system can be started in differentways, but it is advisable to start by press-ing the AUTO button and then turningthe knobs to set the temperature requiredon the display.

The system will start running automaticallyin this way and the set comfortable tem-perature will be reached as quickly as pos-sible. The system will adjust the temper-ature, the quantity and the distribution ofthe air introduced into the passenger com-partment and will manage the recircula-tion function and the compressor.

Manual intervention is only required forthe following functions during fully auto-matic operation.

air recirculation, to keep thefunction always either on or off;

to speed up demisting/defrosting ofwindscreen, rear window and exter-nal rearview mirrors;

During completely automatic system op-eration, you can vary the set temperature,the air distribution and the fan speed us-ing the corresponding buttons or knobsat any time: the system will automaticallychange settings to adapt to the new re-quest.

During fully automatic operation (FULLAUTO), the word FULL will disappearif the air distribution, air speed, compres-sor and/or recirculation settings arechanged. In this way, the functions willswitch from automatic to manual controluntil AUTO is pressed again. With on ormore manually set functions, the intro-duced air temperature is still managed au-tomatically by the system,except for whenthe compressor is off: in the case, the airintroduced into the passenger compart-ment cannot be cooler than the outsideair.

Air temperature adjustmentknob (I)

Turn the knob either clockwise or anti-clockwise to increase or lower the re-quested temperature in the passengercompartment. The set temperature isshown on the display.

Turn the knob either all to the right orall to the left to the extreme HI or LOposition to use the maximum heating ormaximum cooling functions:

HI function (maximum heating):

select by turning the temperature knobclockwise over the maximum value(32 °C).

This function may be used to heat up thepassenger compartment exploiting thesystem potential to the maximum. In thiscondition, the system stop controllingtemperature automatically and sets airmixing to maximum heating.The air speedand distribution are fixed.

Specifically, if the heating fluid is not suffi-ciently warm, the fan will not start up atthe maximum speed immediately to limitintroducing excessively cool air into thepassenger compartment.

All manual settings will be allowed whenthis function is on.

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To switch the function off, simply turn thetemperature knob anticlockwise and setthe required temperature.

LO function (maximum cooling):

select by turning the temperature knobanticlockwise under the minimum value(16 °C).

This function may be used to cool downthe passenger compartment exploiting thesystem potential to the maximum. In thiscondition, the system stop controllingtemperature automatically and sets airmixing to maximum cooling.The air speedand distribution are fixed. All manual set-tings will be allowed when this functionis on.

To switch the function off, simply turn thetemperature knob anticlockwise and setthe required temperature.

Air distribution buttons (B)

Press these buttons to manually set oneof the seven air distribution settings:

Air flow to the windscreen and frontside window vents to demist or de-frost them.

Air flow at central and side dashboardvents to ventilate the chest and theface during the hot season.

Air flow to the front and rear foot wellvents. Thanks to the natural tenden-cy of hot air to spread upwards, thisdistribution pattern allows to warmthe passenger compartment up asquickly as possible, providing an im-mediate feeling of warmth.

Air flow distributed between foot wellvents (hotter air) and central and sidedashboard vents (cooler air). This dis-tribution is particularly useful in springand autumn on a sunny day.

Air flow distributed between foot wellvents and windscreen and front sidewindow defrosting/demisting vents.This allows an adequate warming ofthe passenger compartment and pre-vents the windows from misting up.

Air flow distributed between wind-screen and front side window de-froster/demister and central and sidedashboard vents. This distribution al-lows to maintain good levels of com-fort and the passenger compartmentadequately cool (summer).

Air flow distributed between wind-screen and front side window de-froster/demister and central and sidedashboard vents. This distribution al-lows adequate air diffusion and main-tains a good level of comfort both insummer and winter.

The set distribution is shown by the cor-responding LEDs on the selected buttons.

To restore automatic air distribution con-trol after a manual adjustment, press but-ton AUTO .

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Fan speed adjusting buttons (H)

Press button H to increase or to decreasethe fan speed and therefore the amountof air admitted into the passenger com-partment, although keeping the requiredtemperature set.

The fan speed is shown by the lit bars onthe display:

max fan speed = all bars lit;

min fan speed = one bar lit.

The fan can be cut off only if the climatecontrol compressor has been switchedoff pressing button F-fig. 34.

IMPORTANT To restore automatic fanspeed control after a manual adjustment,press button AUTO .

IMPORTANTAt high speeds, the dynamiceffect may increase the flow of air into thepassenger compartment which in this casewill not directly correspond to the fanspeed bar display.

AUTO (A) (automatic operation)

Press AUTO to make the system auto-matically adjust the quantity and distribu-tion of the air introduced into the pas-senger compartment.All previous manu-al settings will be cancelled.

The message FULL AUTO will appearon the front display in this condition.

By manually intervening on at least of thefunctions automatically managed by thesystem (air recirculation, fan speed orcompressor on/off), the word FULL willdisappear from the display indicating thatthe system is no longer automatically con-trolling all the functions (the temperaturewill still be controlled automatically by thesystem).

IMPORTANT Should the system (aftermanual settings) be no longer able toguarantee the required temperature setin the passenger compartment, the settemperature value will start flashing to in-dicate this condition, after one minute theAUTO message will turn off.

To restore system automatic control atany time, after one or more manual ad-justments, press button AUTO .

Air recirculation on/off button (G)

Air recirculation works according to thefollowing operating logics:

override on (inside air recirculationalways on), indicated by the the LEDon button G and symbol onthe display;

override off (air recirculation alwaysoff and introduction of external air),indicated by the fact that the LED onthe button is off is on the display.

These operating conditions are obtainedby pressing G in sequence.

IMPORTANT The inside air recircula-tion system makes it possible to reachthe required heating or cooling condi-tions faster.

It is however inadvisable to use it onrainy/cold days as it would considerablyincrease the possibility of the windowsmisting inside, especially if the climatecontrol compressor is off.

Recirculation is forced off (i.e. air isintroduced from the outside) when thethe outside temperature is cold to pre-vent misting up.

It is advisable not to use the air recircu-lation function when the outside tem-perature is low to prevent the windowsfrom rapidly misting up.

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Climate control compressorenabling button (F)

Press to switch the climate controlcompressor off (if on). The icon on thedisplay will go out.Press the button when the LED is off torestore automatically system controland use of the compressor. The iconwill light up on the display in this case.

The system will switch recirculation offwhen the compressor is switched off toprevent misting up. Although the systemis capable of maintaining the required tem-perature, the word FULL will disappearfrom the display. If on the other hand thesystem cannot maintain the required tem-perature, the digits will blink and the wordAUTO will disappear.

IMPORTANT With the compressor off,it is not possible to introduced air coolerthan ambient temperature into the pas-senger compartment. Furthermore, incertain conditions, the windows couldmist up rapidly because the air is not de-humidified.The switching off of the climatecontrol compressor remains in storageeven when the engine has been stopped.

To restore automatic compressor control,press again (in this case, the system willonly work as a heater) or press AUTO .

With climate control compressor off, thefan speed can be set to zero manually (nobar shown).

With the compressor enabled and the en-gine started, the fan speed may be reducedto the minimum setting (only one barshown).

Fast window demisting/defrostingbutton (D)

Press this button: the climate control sys-tem will automatically switch on all thefunctions required for fast windscreen de-misting/defrosting, that is:

switches on climate control compres-sor when climatic conditions are suit-able;

air recirculation off;

maximum air temperature HI on bothareas;

operates proper fan speed accordingto engine coolant temperature to lim-it the flow into the passenger com-partment of air not warm enough todemist the windows;

directs air flow to windscreen andfront side windows vents;

heated rear window on.

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IMPORTANT The quick demisting/de-frosting function will stay on for approxi-mately 3 minutes after the engine coolanttemperature is warm enough to ensurerapid window demisting.

When the function is on, the LED on therear window demister button will light upand the message FULL AUTO will goout on the display.

You may only adjust the fan speed andswitch the rear window demister off man-ually when this function is running.

To restore running operations before thisfunction was activated, press either but-ton B, air recirculation button G, com-pressor button F or button AUTO A.

Switching the system off (E)

Press E to switch the climate control sys-tem off. The display will go out as a con-sequence.

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

display off;

temperature not shown;

air recirculation on, passenger com-partment isolated from the outside(recirculation LED on);

climate control compressor off;

fan off.

Press AUTO to switch the automatic cli-mate control system back on.

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EXTERNAL LIGHTS

The left-hand stalk fig. 35 operatesmost of the external lights.

The external lights can only be switchedon when the ignition key is at MAR.

The instrument panel and the variousdashboard controls will come on with theexternal lights.

LIGHTS OFF

Knurled ring turned to symbol O.

SIDELIGHTS -TAILLIGHTS

Turn the knurled ring to .

The warning light on the instrumentcluster will come on at the same time.

DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS

Turn the knurled ring to .

The warning light on the instrumentcluster will come on at the same time.

MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS

When the knurled ring is at , pull thelever towards the steering wheel (2

ndun-

stable position).

The warning light 1on the instrumentcluster will come on at the same time.

To turn the main beams off, pull again thelever towards the steering wheel (dippedbeams will turn on again).

FLASHINGTHE HEADLIGHTS

Pull the stalk towards the steering wheel(1

stunstable position) regardless of the po-

sition of the knurled ring. The warninglight on the instrument cluster willcome on at the same time.

fig. 35 F0R0037m

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DIRECTION INDICATORS fig. 36

Push the stalk to (stable) position:

up (position 1): right-hand indicator;

down (position 2): left-hand indicator;

Warning light or will blink on the in-strument panel.

Indicators are switched off automaticallywhen the steering wheel is straightened.

If you want the indicator to flash briefly toshow that you are about to change lane,move the stalk up or down without click-ing into position (unstable position).Whenreleased the stalk will return to its homeposition.

“FOLLOW ME HOME” DEVICE

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

Activation

With the ignition key at STOP or re-moved,pull the left-hand stalk towards thesteering wheel within 2 minutes fromwhen the engine is turned off.

At each single movement of the stalk, thelights will remain on for an extra 30 sec-onds up to a maximum of 210 seconds;then the lights are switched off automati-cally.

Warning light on the instrument pan-el will light up and the corresponding mes-sage will appear on the display (see“Warning lights and messages”) as long asthe function is on. The warning light willgo out when the lever is operate and stayon until the function is automatically de-activated. Time for which the lights stayon can only be increased by operating thelever.

Deactivation

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

fig. 36 F0R0038m

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WINDSCREEN WASHING

The right stalk fig.37 controls front wind-screen wiper/washer operation.

WINDSCREEN WASHER/WIPER

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

The stalk ring nut can be moved to fourdifferent positions:

O windscreen wiper off;

intermittent;

continuous slow;

continuous fast.

Move the lever to position A (unstable)to limit operation for the time for whichthe lever is held in this position. The leverwill return to position and the wiper willbe automatically stopped when released.

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

windscreen wiper may be subjected toexcessive stress and the motor protec-tion which prevents operation for a fewseconds may trip. If operation is not re-stored, even after turning the key andrestarting the engine, go to a Fiat-TataDealership.

With the ring in position the wind-screen wiper will automatically adapt tothe speed of the car.

IMPORTANT Replace wiper blades asspecified in section “Car maintenance”.

fig. 37 F0R0039m

“Smart washing” function

Pull the stalk towards the steering wheel(unstable position) to operate the wind-screen washer.

Keeping the stalk pulled for more than halfa second, with just one movement it ispossible to operate the washer jet and thewiper at the same time.

The wiper stops working three strokes af-ter releasing the stalk.

A further stroke after 6 seconds com-pletes the wiping operation.

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REAR WINDOW WASHER/WIPERfig. 38

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

Operation will stop when releasing thestalk.

Turning the knurled ring from O to ' willoperate the rear window wiper as follows:

intermittent operation if the wind-screen wiper is off;

synchronised with the windscreenwiper (but with half stroke frequency);

continuous operation with reverse en-gaged and windscreen wiper on .

Never use the rear windowwiper to remove ice or snowfrom the rear window.In theseconditions, the wiper is sub-

mitted to excessive effort that results inmotor protection cutting in and wiperoperation inhibition for few seconds asa consequence. If operation is not re-stored contact Fiat Dealership.

With windscreen wiper on and reversegear engaged, rear window wiping will becontinuous.

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

Keeping the stalk pushed for over half asecond will activate also the rear windowwiper.

Releasing the stalk will activate the smartwashing function as described for thewindscreen wiper.

fig. 38 F0M0218m

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CEILING LIGHTS

FRONT CEILING WITH SPOTLIGHTS fig.39/a AND WITHDIFFUSED LIGHTIING LED(where provided) fig.39/b

Switch A turn on/off these lights.

With switch A in central position, lightsC and D will turn on/off when opening/closing the front doors.

With switch A pressed on the left side,lights C and D will always stay off. Withswitch A pressed on the right side, lightsC and D will always stay on.

Light turning on/off is gradual.

Switch B performs the spot function;withlight off, it will turn on:

light C if pressed on the left side;

light D if pressed on the right side.

IMPORTANT Before getting out of thecar,make sure the switch is at central po-sition: lights off with doors closed in or-der to avoid draining the battery.

In any case, if the switch is left inadver-tently to the on position, the lights willturn off automatically 15 minutes afterturning the engine off.

fig. 39/a F0R0043m

fig. 39/b F0R0240m�

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Ceiling light timing

On certain versions to facilitate gettingin/out of the car at night or with poorlighting, 2 different timed switching onmodes have been provided.

LIGHT TIMING WHEN GETTING INTO THE CAR

Lights will turn on as follows:

for about 10 seconds when openingfront doors;

for about 3 minutes when opening oneof the side doors;

for about 10 seconds when closing thedoors.

Timing will stop when turning the ignitionkey to MAR.

LIGHT TIMING WHEN GETTING OUT

OF THE CAR

After removing the key from the ignitionswitch, the ceiling lights will turn on as fol-lows:

within 2 minutes from turning the en-gine off for about 10 seconds;

when opening one of the side doors forabout 3 minutes;

when closing one of the doors forabout 10 seconds.

Timing will stop automatically when lock-ing the doors.

fig. 40 F0R0044m

BOOT LIGHT (where provided)fig. 40

For versions fitted with boot light, it willturn on automatically when opening thetailgate and it will turn off at closing.

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CONTROLS

HAZARD LIGHTS fig. 41

They turn on by pressing switch A, re-gardless of the position of the ignition key.

When the device is on, the switch is flash-ing and warning lights e on the pan-el come blink.

Press the switch again to turn the lightsoff.

The use of hazard lights is governed by theHighway Code of the country you are in.Keep to the rules.

FRONT FOG LIGHTS(where provided) fig. 42

To turn front fog lights on, press button, to activate these lights it is necessary

to have the side/taillights switched on.

The warning light on the instrumentcluster will come on at the same time.

Press the button again to turn the lights off.

The use of fog lights is governed by theHighway Code of the country you are in.Keep to the rules.

REAR FOG LIGHTS fig. 43

Press button to turn these lights onproviding the dipped beam headlights orthe front fog lights (where provided) areswitched on.

The warning light on the instrumentpanel will light up.

Either press the button again or switch thedipped beam headlights and/or fog lights(where provided) off.

The use of fog lights is governed by theHighway Code of the country you are in.Keep to the rules.

fig. 41 F0R0047m

fig. 42 F0R0048m fig. 43 F0R0049m

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DOOR LOCK fig. 45

To open: pull lever A.

To close: close the door and press leverA. Also the rear doors will be locked inthis way (centralised door locking system).

Warning light will light up with the cor-responding message on the multifunctionaldisplay (see chapter “ Warning lights andMessages”).

fig. 44 F0R0035m

HEATED REAR WINDOW(where provided) fig. 44

Press button A to switch the device on.The device will be switched off automati-cally after approximately 20 minutes.

PARKING LIGHTS

These lights can only be turned on with ig-nition key at STOP or removed, by mov-ing the left stalk knurled ring first toOandthen to position or .

The warning light on the instrumentpanel will come on at the same time.

fig. 45 F0R0023m

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Door unlocking in the eventof a crash

If the fuel cut-off switch trips following anaccident, the doors will be automaticallyunlocked to let you leave the car and theceiling lights will be switched on at thesame time. The doors can always beopened from the inside of the car bymeans of the specific levers.

Proceed as follows if no fuel leakage isfound and and the car is in condition to bedriven to rearm the fuel cut-off switch.

FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH

The car is fitted with a safety switch thatin the event of a crash comes into opera-tion by cutting off fuel and turning off theengine as a consequence.

This device therefore prevents fuel leaksdue to fuel piping breaking.

IMPORTANT After the accident, re-member to remove the electronic keyfrom the ignition device to prevent drain-ing the battery.

The message “FPS on” will appear on thedigital display when the switch trips. Themessage “Fuel cut off switch, see hand-book” will appear on the multifunctionaldisplay.

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

system, do not reset the switch toavoid fine risk.

WARNING

If the centralised door lock-ing system was operated

from inside the car and the fuel cut-off switch did not manage to auto-matically release the doors, it will notbe possible to access the passengercompartment from the outside afteran accident.The possibility of open-ing the doors from the outside de-pends on the conditions of the doorsthemselves after the accident: if maynot be possible to open a damageddoor. In this case, try to open the oth-er doors of the car.

WARNING

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fig. 47 F0R0077m

fig. 47 F0R0104m

fig. 49 F0R0078m

INTERIOR FITTINGS

ODDMENT DRAWER fig. 48-49

To open the drawer operat e handl eA- fig. 47 .

Inside the drawer there is a spaceA-fig.48 to keep documents.

ODDMENT COMPARTMENTS

Oddment compartment A-fig. 49, islocated on the dashboard,on the rightof the steering wheel.

Re-arming the fuel cut-off switch

Before resetting the fuel cut-off switch carefully inspect

the car for fuel leaks.

WARNING

To reset the fuel cut-off switch, press but-ton A-fig. 46 .

fig. 46 F0R0208m

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DOOR POCKETS fig. 52

Paper/map pockets are located in doorpanels.

fig. 50 F0R0053m

fig. 51 F0R0054m

fig. 52 F0R0055m

Oddment compartment B-fig. 50 is lo-cated in the middle of the dashboard.

CENTRAL CONSOLE ODDMENTCOMPARTMENT

The compartment A-fig.51 is located onthe dashboard central zone.SA

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CIGAR LIGHTER(where provided) fig. 55

It is located on the central console in frontof the handbrake.

Press button A to switch on the cigarlighter with ignition key at MAR.

After about 15 seconds the button will re-turn to its initial position and is ready foruse.

IMPORTANT Always check that the cig-ar lighter has turned off.

fig. 55 F0R0061mThe cigar lighter becomesvery hot. Handle with care.

The device must not be used by chil-dren: risk of fire and/or burns.

WARNING

GLASS HOLDER - CAN HOLDER(where provided) fig. 53-54

There are cup holders on the central tun-nel (two cup holders in front of the gear-box and one behind it).

fig. 53 F0R0058m

fig. 54 F0R0059m

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ASHTRAY (where provided)fig. 56-57

The ashtray is a removable plastic box thatcan be fitted into the glass/can recesses onthe central console.

IMPORTANT Do not use the box as anashtray and a waste paper basket at thesame time: it might set on fire in contactwith cigarette stubs.

SUNVISORS fig. 58

These are arranged at the sides of the in-ternal rearview mirror. They may be ori-ented frontally and to the side.

A courtesy mirror can be applied to theback of sun visors A.

fig. 56 F0R0062m fig. 58 F0R0065m

fig. 59 F0R0063m

MAP POCKET (where provided)

On certain versions a map pocket is lo-cated on the back of the seat backrestfig. 59 .

fig. 57 F0R0064m

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fig. 61 F0M0410m

fig. 60 F0M0409m

DOORS

CENTRAL DOORLOCKING/UNLOCKING SYSTEM

Locking from the outside

With the doors closed, press button onthe remote control fig. 60 or insert andturn the metallic insert in the driver’s sidedoor lock and turn clockwise fig.61 (an-ticlockwise on the passenger door ).

Door unlocking from the outside

Briefly press button fig. 61 to obtainremote door unlocking, timed ceiling lightturning on, directions indicator doubleflashing or fit the metal insert into the dri-ver’s door lock and turn it anticlockwise.

Door locking/unlocking from theinside

Press lever A-fig. 62 to unlock all doors.Pull the lever to unlock all doors.

Lacking power (blown fuse, battery dis-connected, etc.) it is however possible tolock the doors manually.

After exceeding 20 km/h speed, doors willbe locked automatically if the set up menufunction has been selected (see paragraph“Multifunction display” in this section).

fig. 62 F0R0000m

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fig. 64/b F0R0201m

CHILD LOCK fig. 63

This device prevents opening the reardoors from the inside. This device can beengaged only with rear doors open.

position 1 - device engaged (doorlocked);

position 2 - device not engaged (doormay be opened from the inside).

The device stays on even if the doors areunlocked by the centralised system.

fig. 63 F0R0068m

Always use this device whentransporting children.After

engaging the child lock on both reardoors, check for proper engagementby trying to open a rear door with theinternal handle.

WARNING

WINDOW WINDERS

POWER WINDOWS

The driver’s door armrest features twof ig. 64/a or (where provided) f ivefig. 64/b switches that with key at MARshall be used:

A to open/close the right front window;

B to open/close the left front window;

C to open/close the right rear window(where provided);

D to open/close the left rear window(where provided);

E to inhibit rear door controls (whereprovided).

Automatic continuous operation(where provided)

Power windows are equipped with anup/down mechanism for the front driverside window and of a mechanism just forthe down movement of the other win-dows.

� Hold one of the buttons pressed forlonger than half a second to operate theautomatic continuous window operationfunction. The window will stop when itsreached end of travel or when the but-ton is pressed again.

fig. 64/a F0R0200m

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Power window system initialisation

Safety system shall be re-initialised afterdisconnecting the battery or if the rele-vant protection fuse is blown.

Initialisation procedure:

fully close manually the window to ini-tialise;

after the window has reached the up-per end of travel, hold the up buttonpressed for at least one second.

Incorrect use of the powerwindows may be dangerous.

Before operation, always check thatno-one is exposed to the risk of beinginjured by directly by the moving win-dow or objects getting caught anddragged. When leaving the car, al-ways remove the key from the igni-tion device to avoid the risk of injurydue to accidental operation of thepower windows.

WARNING

Front and rear passenger doorwindows (where provided)

Front passenger door armrest and reardoor armrests feature the switchesA-fig.65to be used for controlling the correspo-nding window.

Press button A-fig.66 to inhibit rear doorcontrols (where provided).

fig. 65 F0R0069m

fig. 66 F0R0000m

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fig. 69 F0M0094mfig. 67 F0M0425m

BOOT

Do not fit additional objectsonto the rear window shelf ortailgate (speakers, spoilers ,etc.) except when contem-

plated by the manufacturer to ensurethe correct operation of the side gasshock absorbers of the tailgate itself.

Never exceed the maximumallowed load in the boot (see

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

WARNING

Never travel with objects onthe rear window shelf: they

cause cause injury to passengers inthe event of an accident or suddenbraking.

WARNING

OPENINGTHE BOOT

BOOT CLOSING

fig. 68 F0R0210m

To close the boot, lower it onto the lockuntil you hear it click. In emergency con-ditions (if either the remote control or carbattery is flat), release the boot lock byturn the key in clockwise.

The boot lock may be released from theoutside of the car by inserting and turningthe metallic insert of the key in the bootlock anticlockwise as shown in fig. 69The boot lock can be released from insidethe vehicle operating on lever A-fig.68located on driver side seat

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EXTENDINGTHE BOOT

Partial extension (where provided)(1/3 or 2/3) fig. 71

The boot can be partially (1/3 or 2/3) ortotally extended splitting the rear seat.

Proceed as follows:

tip the cushions forward;fig. 70 F0R0075m

fig. 71 F0R0076m

pull the two locking devices A-fig.70upwards to unlock respectively the leftor right section of the backrest andthen guide the backrest onto the cush-ion.

The boot extension to the right makes itpossible to carry two passengers on therear seat left-hand side.

The boot extension to the left makes itpossible to carry one passenger on therear seat right-hand side.

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EXTENDINGTHE BOOT

fig. 72 F0R0075m

Maximum extension

Tilt the rear seat completely to obtainmaximum boot extension.

Proceed as follows:

completely lower the rear seat head re-straints;

tip the cushions forward;

pull the fastening devices A-fig. 72upwards to release the backrests andfold them onto the cushion.

fig. 73 F0R0078m

To return the rear seat back to itsoriginal position fig. 73

Lift the backrests and push them back un-til your hear both fastening mechanismsclick and return the cushions to the nor-mal position of use.

IMPORTANT When return the backrestto the position of use, make sure it is cor-rectly fastened and you hear the lock click.

Make sure the backrest isproperly secured at both

sides to prevent it moves forward inthe event of sharp braking causing in-juries to passengers.

WARNING

BONNET

OPENINGTHE BONNET

Proceed as follows:

pull lever fig.74 in the direction of thearrow;

operate lever A-fig.75 as shown in thefigure;

lift the bonnet and at the same time re-lease the rod D-fig.76 from the catch,then fit end C-fig. 77 of the rod intothe bonnet recess E.

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IMPORTANT Before opening the bonnet,check that windscreen wiper arms are notlifted from the windscreen.

CLOSINGTHE BONNET

Proceed as follows:

hold the bonnet up with one hand andwith the other remove rod C-fig. 77from seat E and fit it back into its catchD-fig. 76 ;

lower the bonnet to approximately 20centimetres from the engine compart-ment and let it drop.Make sure that thebonnet is completely closed and notonly fastened by the safety catch by try-ing to open it. If it is not perfectlyclosed,open the bonnet and repeat theprocedure. Do not simply press it.

IMPORTANT Always check that the bon-net is closed properly to avoid its openingwhile the car is travelling.

fig. 74 F0R0080m fig. 75 F0R0079m

fig. 77 F0R0082m

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HEADLIGHTS

BEAM DIRECTION

Correction direction of the headlights isessentially for the comfort and safety ofthe driver and the other road users. Theheadlights must be correctly directed toensure the best visibility conditions whenthe headlights are on. Contact Fiat-TataDealership to have the headlights properlyadjusted.

HEADLIGHT AIMING DEVICE

This device works with the key at MARand the dipped beam headlights on. Thecar will slant backwards when it is loaded,raising the light beam. The beams musttherefore be directed again in this case.

Aiming the headlights fig. 78/a, 78/b

Press and on the control panel.

The display located on the instrument pan-el, provides the visual indication of the po-sitions during the adjustment operation.

Position 0 - one or two passengers onfront seats.

Position 1 - five passengers.

Position 2 - five passengers + load in theboot.

Position 3 - driver + maximum admittedload in the boot.

IMPORTANT Check beam aiming everytime the load carried changes.

AIMINGTHE FRONT FOGLIGHTS (where provided)

(where applicable)

Contact Fiat-Tata Dealership to have theheadlights properly adjusted.

fig. 78/a

fig. 78/b

F0R0083m

F0R0083m

The bonnet must always beperfectly closed while trav-

elling for reasons of safety.Make surethat the bonnet is perfectly closedand that the lock is engaged. If youdiscover that the bonnet is not per-fectly closed while travelling, stop im-mediately and close the bonnet in thecorrect manner.

WARNING

The bonnet may drop sud-denly if the supporting rod is

not in correct position.

WARNING

Perform these operationswhen the car is stationary

only.

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ABS SYSTEM

If you have never driven a car with ABS be-fore, it is advisable to perform a few testson slippery ground, naturally in conditionsof safety and respecting the Highway Codeof the country where you are driving.Readthe following information carefully.

The car is fitted with an ABS braking sys-tem,which prevents the wheels from lock-ing when braking, makes the most of roadgrip and gives the best control when emer-gency braking under difficulty road condi-tions.

System is completed by EBD (ElectronicBraking force Distribution), which dis-tributes the braking action between frontand rear wheels.

IMPORTANT Maximum efficiency of thebraking system is obtained after approxi-mately 500 km (when the car is new or af-ter replacing the brake pads/discs):duringthis time,avoid sudden,repeated and pro-longed braking.

The ABS exploits the tyre-road grip at the best, but it

cannot improve it; you should there-fore take every care when driving onslippery surfaces without taking un-necessary risks.

WARNING

ABS SYSTEM INTERVENTION

Intervention of the ABS is detected by aslight pulsing of the brake pedal accompa-nied by noise: such an event indicates thatyou need to adjust your speed to the typeof road on which you are travelling.

When the ABS intervenes itmeans that you are ap-

proaching the grip limit between tyresand road: slow down to exploit all theavailable grip.

WARNING

(where provided)FAILURE INDICATIONS

ABS failure

ABS failure is indicated by the turning onof warning light on the instrument pan-el together with the dedicated message onthe multifunctional display (where pro-vided), (see section “Warning lights andmessages”).

In the case, the braking system will workas normal without the extra potentials of-fered by the ABS system. Drive carefullyto the nearest Fiat-Tata Dealership to havethe system checked.

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EOBD SYSTEM(where provided)

The EOBD system (European On BoardDiagnosis) allows continuous diagnosis ofthe components of the car correlated withemissions.

It also alerts the driver, by turning on thewarning light on the instrument pan-el (together with relevant message on themultifunctional display, where provided)(see section “Warning lights and mes-sages”), when these conditions are nolonger in peak conditions.

The objective is:

to monitor system efficiency;

warn when a fault causes emissions lev-els to increase;

to warn of the need to replace deteri-orated components.

The system also has a diagnostic connec-tor that can be interfaced with appropri-ate tools, which makes it possible to readthe error codes stored in the control unit,together with a series of specific parame-ters for engine operation and diagnosis.This check can also be carried out by thetraffic police.

IMPORTANT After eliminating the in-convenience, to check the system com-pletely, Fiat-Tata Dealerships are obligedto run a bench test and, if necessary,road tests which may also call for a longjourney.

Go to a Fiat-Tata Dealer s-hip as soon as possible ifwarning light either doesnot light up when the key is

turned to MAR or if whi le travel lingthe warning lights comes on either ste-ady or blinking (along with a messageon the multifunctional display, whereprovided).

If warning light only lightsup on the instrument panel

(with a message on the multifunc-tional display, where provided), stopthe car immediate and go to thenearest Fiat-Tata Dealership. Leak-age of hydraulic fluid from the brak-ing system will compromise function-ality of the braking system,either of-the conventional type or with ABS.

WARNING

EBD failure

EBD failure is indicated by the turning onwarning lights and on the instru-ment panel together with the dedicatedmessage on the multifunctional display(where provided), (see section “Warninglights and messages”).

In this case, the rear wheels may sudden-ly lock and the car may swerve. Drivecarefully to the nearest Fiat-Tata Dealers-hip to have the system checked.

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SOUND SYSTEM(where provided)

For the operation of the radio withCD/MP3 CD (where provided), read theinstructions for use given in the Supple-ment attached to the Owner Handbook.

SOUND SYSTEM PRESETTING(where provided)

The system consists of:

sound system power wires

front and rear speaker connectingwires

aerial power wire

2 tweeters on front doors

4/6 full-range speakers on rear doorsand rear valance panels

radio aerial wire.

Sound system installation

The sound system shall be installed in theproper space occupied by the centraloddment compartment, here you will findthe preset cables.

Lower the fasteners shown in fig. 79 toremove the box.

fig. 79 F0R0085m

For connection to existing carpresetting system, contact

Fiat-Tata Dealership to prevent any tr-ouble that could impair car safety.

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TRANSCEIVERSAND MOBILE PHONES

Radio transceiver equipment (e.g.: e-tacsmobile phones, HAM radio systems andthe like) shall not be used inside the carunless a separate aerial is mounted on theroof.

IMPORTANT The use of similar devicesinside the passenger compartment (with-out separated aerial) produces radio-fre-quency electromagnetic fields which, am-plified by the resonance effects inside thepassenger compartment, may cause elec-trical systems equipping the car to mal-function. This could compromise safety inaddition to constituting a potential hazardfor the passengers.

In addition, transmission and reception ofthese devices may be affected by theshielding effect of the car body.

As concerns EC-approved mobile phones(GSM,GPRS,UMTS), strictly comply withthe instructions for use provided by themobile phone’s manufacturer.

ACCESSORIESPURCHASED BY THEOWNER

If after buying the car, you decide to installelectrical accessories that require a per-manent electric supply (alarm, satellite an-titheft system, etc.) or accessories that inany case burden the electric supply, con-tact Fiat-Tata Dealership, whose qualifiedpersonnel , besides sugges ting the mostsuitable devices belonging to Grande Puntoaccessories Fiat, will also evaluate theoverall electric absorption, checkingwhether the car’s electric system is ableto withstand the load required,or whetherit needs to be integrated with a morepowerful battery.

Be very careful when fittingnon-standard additional

spoilers, light alloy wheels or wheelcups: they could reduce brake venti-lation and consequently brake effi-ciency in the case of repeated,violentbraking or on long downhill roads.Make sure that nothing obstructs thepedal stroke (mats, etc.)

WARNING

ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICDEVICE INSTALLATION

Electrical and electronic devices installedafter buying the car by after-market ser-vice must carry the following label:

IMPORTANT Traffic police may not allowthe car on the road in the event of as-sembly of devices which imply modifica-tions to the features of the car. This mayalso cause lapse of warranty in relation tofaults caused by the change or either di-rectly or indirectly related to it.

FIAT INDIA AUTOMOBILES LTD. shallnot be liable for damage caused by the inst-insallation of accessories either not sup-plied or recommended by FIAT IN-DIA AUTOMOBILES LTD.and/or installedin compliance with the provided instruc-tions.

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AT THE FILLINGSTATION

PETROL ENGINES

Use only unleaded petrol.

The petrol octane rating (RON) must notbe lower then 91.

IMPORTANT An inefficient catalyst leadsto harmful exhaust emissions, thus con-tributing to air pollution.

IMPORTANT Never use leaded petrol,even in small amount or in an emergency,as this would damage the catalyst beyondrepair.

DIESEL ENGINES

For better performance use only normaldiesel (avoid premium diesel / with addi-tives) conforming with cetane number 51minimum for diesel version. If the outsidetemperature is very low, the diesel thickens due to the formation of paraffin clotsand could clog the diesel fuel filter.

In order to avoid these problems, differ-ent types of diesel are distributed ac-cording to the season: summer type, win-ter type and arctic type (cold, mountainareas).

If you accidentally introduceother types of fuel in thetank, do not start the engine

and empty the tank. If the engine hasrun also for a very short time, you willneed to have the entire fuel feed sys-tem emptied in addition to the tank.

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FUEL FILLER CAP fig. 80

To carry out fuelling, operate leverA-fig.81/82to release the flap A and unscrew cap B;the cap is fitted with a special device Cwhich fastens it to the lid so it cannot bemislaid.

In some versions, cap B may be providedwith a lock and key; use the ignition keyto access the flap A-fig. 80 , turn it anti-clockwise and loosen the cap itself.

The airtight closing may determine a slightincrease of pressure in the tank. A suctionnoise when you release the cap is there-fore entirely normal.

PROTECTING THEENVIRONMENT

The devices for curtailing petrol engineemissions are the following:

three-way catalytic converter;

lambda sensors;

fuel evaporation system.

In addition,do not let the engine run,evenfor a test, with one or more spark plugsdisconnected.

The devices for curtailing diesel fuel en-gine emissions are the following:

oxidising catalytic converter;

exhaust gas recirculation system(E.G.R.).

fig. 80 F0M0203m

Do not approach nakedflames or lit cigarettes to the

fuel filler : fire risk. Keep your faceaway from the fuel filler to preventbreathing in harmful vapours.

WARNING

fig. 81

fig. 82

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When refuelling, position the cap on thedevice inside the lid as shown in fig. 80.

The catalytic converter de-velops high temperature dur-

ing operation. Do not park on grass,dry leaves,pine needles or other flam-mable material: fire risk.

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SEAT BELTS ...........................................................................

S.B.R. SYSTEM .......................................................................

PRETENSIONERS..................................................................

CARRYING CHILDREN SAFELY ......................................

FRONT AIRBAGS .................................................................

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The rear seat belts must be used as shownin the diagram in fig. 2 .

SEAT BELTS

USINGTHE SEAT BELTS fig. 1

The belt should be worn keeping the cheststraight and rested against the seat back.

To fasten the seat belts, take hold thetongue A and insert it into the buckle B,until hearing the locking click.

At removal, if it jams, let it rewind for ashort stretch, then pull it out again with-out jerking.

Press button C to release the belt. Ac-company the belt while it is being re-wound to prevent twisting.

Through the reel, the belt automaticallyadapts to the body of the passenger wear-ing it, allowing freedom of movement.

The reel may lock when the car is parkedon a steep slope: this is perfectly normal.Furthermore, the reel mechanism locksthe belt if it is pulled and in the event ofsudden braking, collisions and on highspeed bends.

The rear seat is fitted with inertial seatbelts with three anchor points and reel.

fig. 1 F0R0150m

fig. 2 F0R0088m

Never press button C-fig. 1when travelling.

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ADJUSTINGTHE FRONT SEATBELT HEIGHT (where provided)

Always adjust the seat belt height to thepassenger’s body: this precaution mayconsiderably reduce the risk of injury inthe event of a collision.

Correct regulation is obtained when thebelt passes approximately half way be-tween the shoulder and the neck.

To adjust, move the grip A-fig. 3 of thelocking mechanism either up or down andat the same time move the ring B-fig. 3to the most suitable of the allowed posi-tions.

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IMPORTANT Make sure the backrest iscorrectly fastened when returning it to theposition of normal use after folding it.

S.B.R. SYSTEM

The car is fitted with the S.B.R. system(Seat Belt Reminder) , consi sting of abuzzer (where provided) which, togetherwith the turning on of warning lightthe instrument panel, warns the driver tofasten the seat belt.

The buzzer can be deactivated (until thenext engine stop) as follows:

fasten the driver’s seat belt;

turn the ignition key to MAR;

wait for over 20 seconds and then re-lease one of the seat belts.

For permanent deactivation, contact Fiat-Tata Dealership.

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With digital display, the S.B.R. system canonly be reset at Fiat-Tata Dealership.

Remember that in the eventof a violent collision, back

seat passengers not wearing seat beltsalso represent a serious danger forthe front seat passengers.

WARNING

Make sure the backrest isproperly secured at both

sides to prevent it moves forward inthe event of sharp braking causing in-juries to passengers.

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PRETENSIONERS

To increase the efficiency of the seat belts,the car is fitted with pretensioners. Thesedevices, in the event of a violent crash,rewind the seat belts a few centimetres.In this way they ensure that the seat beltadheres perfectly to the wearer before therestraining action begins.

The seat belt locks to indicate that the de-vice has intervened; the seat belt cannotbe drawn back up even when guiding itmanually.

IMPORTANT To obtain the highest de-gree of protection from the action of thepretensioner, wear the seat belt keepingit firmly close to the chest and pelvis.

A slight amount of smoke may be detect-ed during operation of the pretensioners.This smoke is not harmful and does notindicate a fire.

The pretensioner does not require anymaintenance or greasing.

Anything that modifies its original condi-tions invalidates its efficiency.

If due to unusual natural events (floods,seas storm, etc.) the device has been af-fected by water and mud, it must neces-sarily be replaced.

LOAD LIMITERS

To increase passenger’s safety, the frontseat belt reels contain a load limiter whichallows controlled sag in such a way as todose the force acting on the chest andshoulders during the belt restraining ac-tion in case of front crash.

The pretensioner can onlybe used once. Go to a Fiat

Tata Dealership to have it replacedafter is has been deployed. The exp-irationdat e is shown on the label inthe oddment compartment: go toa Fiat-Tata Dealership to have thedevice replaced when the expirationdate approaches.

WARNING

Operations which lead toknocks, vibrations or localisedheating (over 100°C for amaximum of 6 hours) in the

area around the pretensioners maycause damage or trigger them. Thesedevices are not affected by vibrationscaused by irregularities of the road sur-face or low obstacles such as kerbs, etc.Contact a Fiat-Tata Dealership forany assistance.

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FORUSINGTHE SEAT BELTS

The driver is responsible for respectingand ensuring that all the other occupantsof the car also respect the local laws inforce in relation to the use of seat belts.Always fasten the seat belts before start-ing off.

Seat belts must also be used by pregnantwomen: risk will be significantly reducedfor both the expectant mother and thechild in the event of an accident.

Of course they must position the lowerpart of the belt very low down so that itpasses under the abdomen, see fig. 4 .

fig. 4 F0R0089m fig. 5 F0R0090m fig. 6 F0R0091m

The belt must not be twist-ed. The upper part must

cross the shoulder and the chest di-agonally. The lower part must adhereto the hips fig.4 not to the abdomen.Do not use devices (clips, etc.) to holdthe seat belt away from your body.

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For maximum safety, keepthe back of your seat up-

right, lean back into it and make surethe seat belt fits closely across yourchest and hips.Always fasten the seatbelts on both the front and the rearseats. Travelling without seat beltswill increase the risk of severe injuryand even death in the event of an ac-cident.

WARNING

Never disassemble or tamperwith the seat belt or preten-

sioner components. All interventionsmust be performed by qualified andauthorised personnel only. Always goto a Fiat-Tata Dealership

WARNING

If the belt has been subject-ed to heavy stress, for ex-

ample after and accident, it should bechanged completely together withthe anchors, anchor fastening screwsand the pretensioners. In fact, even ifthe belt has no visible defects, it couldhave lost its resilience.

WARNING

Each seat belt may only beused by one person at a

time: do not carry children on yourlap with one seat belt protectingboth. In general,do not place any ob-jects between the person and belt.

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HOWTO KEEPTHE SEATBELTS ALWAYS IN EFFICIENTCONDITIONS

Observe the following:

always use the belt with the tap taut andnever twisted; make sure that it is freeto run without impediments;

replace the belt after an accident of acertain severity even if it does not ap-pear damaged. Always replace the beltif the pretensioners where deployed.

to clean the belt,wash by hand with wa-ter and mild soap, rinse and leave to dryin the shade. Do not use strong deter-gents, bleach, paints or any other sub-stance which could damage the belt fi-bres;

keep the reels dry: correct operationmay only be ensured if the reels are dry;

replace the seat belt when showing sig-nificant wear or cut signs.

For optimal protection in the event of acrash, all passengers must be seated andwearing adequate restraint systems.

This is even more important for children.

This prescription is compulsory in all ECcountries according to EC Directive2003/20/EC.

A child’s head is larger and heavier in pro-portion to its body and the child’s muscu-lar and bone structures are not fully de-veloped. For this reason, they require re-straint systems which are different fromthose used by adults to protect them in theevent of an accident. The research resultsin relation to the best protection for chil-dren is illustrated in European RegulationEEC-R44 which divides the restraint sys-tems into five groups in addition to mak-ing their use compulsory:

Group 0 0-10 kg in weight

Group 0+ 0-13 kg in weight

Group 1 9-18 kg in weight

Group 2 15-25 kg in weight

Group 3 22-36 kg in weight

As it may be noted, the groups overlappartly and in fact, in commerce it is pos-sible to find devices that cover more thanone weight group.

All restraint devices must bear the certi-fication data, together with the controlbrand, on a solidly fixed label which mustabsolutely never be removed.

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Do not place a cradle seatfacing backwards on the

front seat if the passenger side airbagis on.Deployment of the airbag in anaccident could cause fatal injuries tothe baby regardless of the severity ofthe collision. It is advisable to carrychildren in an appropriate restraintsystem on the rear seat which is themost protected position in the eventof an accident.

WARNING

SEVERE DANGER If youneed to carry a baby on thefront passenger seat in acradle restraint system fac-ing backwards, the passen-ger side airbags (front and

side bags, where provided) must bedeactivated using the setup menu.Check the warning light on theinstrument panel. Move the passen-ger’s seat as far back as possible toavoid contact between the cradle andthe dashboard.

WARNINGOver 1.50 m in height, from the point ofview of restraint systems, children areconsidered as adults and wear the seatbelts normally.

ices are recommended having been spe-

Fiat accessories includes child restraintsystems for each weight group. These dev-

cifically designed for Fiat cars.

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GROUP 0 and 0+

Babies up to 13 kg must be carried facingbackwards on a cradle seat, which, sup-porting the head, does not induce stresson the neck in the event of sharp decel-eration.

The cradle is restrained by the car seatbelts fig.7 and in turn it must restrain thechild with its own belts.

fig. 7 F0R0092m

The figures are indicative for assembly purposes only. Refer to the in-structions supplied with the child restraint.

WARNING

Some child restraint systems for weight group 0 and 1 have a rear at-tachment to the car seat belts and its own seat belts for securing the child.

Due to their weight,they may be dangerous if incorrectly mounted (e.g. if fastenedto the car seat belts with a cushion in between). Follow the assembly instructionscarefully.

WARNING

fig. 8 F0R0093m fig. 9 F0R0094m

GROUP 2

Children from 15 to 25 kg may use the carseat belts directly fig. 9. The child seat isonly needed to position the child correctlywith respect to the belts so that the di-agonal section crosses the child’s chestand never the neck and is snug on the hipsnot the abdomen.

GROUP 1

Starting from 9 kg to 18 kg in weight, chil-dren may be carried facing forwards, withseat fitted with front cushion, throughwhich the car seat belt restrains both childand seat fig. 8 .

The figure is indicative forassembly purposes only. Re-

fer to the instructions supplied withthe child restraint.

WARNING

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Below is a summary of the rules ofsafety to be followed for carryingchildren:

1) The recommended position for in-stalling child’s seat is on the rear seat, asit is the most protected in the case of acrash.

2) If the passenger’s air bag is deactivat-ed always check the amber warning lighton the cluster to make sure that it has ac-tually been deactivated.

3) Carefully follow the instructions sup-plied with the child restraint system whichare mandatory by law. Keep the instruc-tions in the car along with the other pa-pers and this handbook. Do not use childseats without instructions.

4) Always check the seat belt is well fas-tened by pulling the webbing.

5) Only one child is to be strapped toeach retaining system.

6) Always check the seat belts do not fitaround the child’s throat.

7) While travelling, do not let the childsit incorrectly or release the belts.

8) Never carry children on your lap, evennewborns. No-one, however strong, canhold a child in the case of an accident.

9) In case of an accident, replace thechild’s seat with a new one.

Do not place a cradle seatfacing backwards on the

front seat if the passenger side airbagis on.Deployment of the airbag in anaccident could cause fatal injuries tothe baby regardless of the severity ofthe collision. It is advisable to carrychildren in an appropriate restraintsystem on the rear seat which is themost protected position in the eventof an accident.

WARNING

FRONT AIRBAGS

The car is provided with front airbags forthe driver and the passenger.

The front driver / passenger air bags havebeen designed to protect the occupants inthe event of head-on crashes of medium-high severity, by placing the cushion be-tween the occupant and the steeringwheel or dashboard.

Front air bags are designed to protectcar’s occupants in front crashes and there-fore non-activation in other types of col-lisions (side collisions, rear shunts, roll-overs, etc.) is not a system malfunction.

An electronic control unit will make thebag inflate in the event of a frontal crash.The bag will inflate instantaneously placingitself between the front occupant’s bodyand the structures which could cause in-jury. It will deflate immediately afterwards.

Driver and passenger front airbags are nota replacement of but complementary tothe belts, which you are recommended toalways wear, as specified by law in Europeand most non-European countries.

The volume of front air bags at max. in-flation fills most of the space between thesteering wheel and the driver and betweenthe dashboard and the passenger.

(where provided)

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fig. 11 F0R0099m

The airbags are not deployed in the eventof collisions of low severity (for which thewithholding action of the seat belts is suf-ficient). For this reason, the seat belt mustbe worn at all times. In the case of sidecollisions, the seat belts hold occupants inthe correct position and prevent beingthrown out of the car by a very violentcollision.

DRIVER’S FRONT AIR BAG fig. 11

It consists of an instant-inflating cushioncontained in a special recess in the cen-tre of the steering wheel.

Do not apply stickers or oth-er objects on the steering

wheel,passenger side airbag cover orside upholstery on roof.Do not placeobjects on the passenger side dash-board because these could interferewith the correct opening of the airbag(e.g.mobile phones) and cause severeinjury to occupants.

WARNINGIn the event of a collision, a person notwearing a seat belt may be thrown for-ward and come into contact with the bagbefore it has fully opened.The protectionoffered by the cushion is reduced in sucha case.

Front air bag may not be activated in thefollowing situations:

in collisions against highly deformableobjects not affecting the car front sur-face (e.g. bumper collision against guardrail, etc.);

jamming of the car underneath othervehicles or protective barriers (e.g. un-derneath a truck or a guard rail); in thiscase, the bags would offer no addition-al protection with respect to the seatbelt and their deployment is unneces-sary. No deployment in such cases isconsequently not the sign of a fault.

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MANUAL DEACTIVATION OFPASSENGER’S FRONT AIR BAG

Should it be absolutely necessary to car-ry a child on the front seat, the passenger’sfront air bag can be deactivated.

The instrument panel warning lightwill stay on glowing steadily until reacti-vating the passenger’s front air bag.

SEVERE DANGER: Do notarranged cradle child re-straints facing backwards ifthe passenger’s airbag is on.Deployment of the airbag inan accident could cause fa-

tal injuries to the baby.Always deac-tivate the passenger’s airbag whenplacing a child seat on the front seat.Move the passenger’s seat as far backas possible to avoid contact betweenthe cradle and the dashboard. Al-though this is not mandatory by law,the airbag should be immediately re-activated when children are no longercarried to ensure better protection toadults.

WARNING

To deactivate the passen-ger’s front air bag, refer to

paragraphs “Digital display” and“Multifunctional display” in section“Dashboard and controls”.

WARNINGPASSENGER’S FRONT AIR BAGfig. 12

It consists of an instant-inflating cushioncontained into a special recess in thedashboard, this cushion has a volume big-ger than that of the driver.

fig. 12 F0R0100m

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IMPORTANT The front air bags may bedeployed if the car is subject to heavy kno-cks or accidents involving the underbodyarea, such as for example violent shocks,against steps, kerbs of low obstacles, fall-ing of the car in big holes or sags in theroad.

IMPORTANT A small amount of dust willbe released when the airbags are de-ployed.The dust is not harmful and doesnot indicate the beginning of a fire. Fur-thermore, the surface of the deployed bagand the interior of the car may be coveredin a dusty residue: this dust may irritatethe skin and the eyes. Wash with mildsoap and water in the event of exposure.

The expiration date of the explosivecharge and the clock wire are shown on aspecific label contained in the oddmentcompartment. Go to a Fiat-Tata Deale-rship to have the devices replaced whenthe expiration date approaches.

IMPORTANT Should an accident occur inwhich any of the safety devices is activat-ed, take the car to a Fiat-Tata Dealersh-ip to have the devices activated replacedand to have the system checked.

All inspection, repair and replacement op-erations concerning the air bags must on-ly be carried out c/o Fiat-Tata Dealership.

If you are having the car scrapped, havethe air bag system deactivated at a Fiat-Tata Dealership first. If the car changesownership, the new owner must be info-rmed of the method of use of air bagsand the above warnings and also be gi-ven this “Owner’s Handbook”.

IMPORTANT Pretensioners, front airbagsare deployed according to different logicson the basic of the type of collision. Nondeployment of one of the devices doesnot therefore indicate a system fault.

Never rest head, arms andelbows on the door, on the

windows area to prevent possible in-juries during inflation phase.

WARNING

Never lean head, arms andelbows out of window.

WARNING

GENERAL WARNINGS

If when turning the key toMAR the warning light

does not turn on or if it stays on whentravelling (together with the messageon the multifunctional display,whereprovided) there could be a failure insafety systems; in this event air bagsor pretensioners could not trigger incase of impact or, in a minor numberof cases, they could trigger acciden-tally. Contact Fiat-Tata Dealership im-mediately to have the system checked.

WARNING

Do not cover the backrest offront and rear seats with

trims or covers that are not suitableto be used with side bags.

WARNING

Never travel with objects onyour lap, in front of your

chest or with a pipe, pencil, etc. be-tween your lips; injury may result inthe event of the air bag being trig-gered.

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Always drive holding yourhands on the steering wheel

rim so that the airbag can inflatefreely in the case of need.Do not dri-ve with your body bent forward.Keepyour back straight against the backrest.

WARNING

Airbags may be deployed ifanother vehicle crashes if the

key is inserted and at MAR also if theengine is not running and the car isstationary. For this reason, childrenmust never sit on the front seat, evenif the car is not moving. On the oth-er hand, if the key is inserted and atSTOP, none of the safety devices(airbag or pretensioners) will be de-ployed in a collision.Non deploymentof the devices in this case does not in-dicate a system fault.

WARNING

Do not wash the seats withpressurised water or steam

(by hand or in automatic seat wash-ing stations).

WARNING

The airbag deploymentthreshold is higher than that

of the pretensioners. For collisions inthe range between the two thresh-olds, it is normal for only the preten-sioners to be activated.

WARNING

Do not hook rigid objects tothe coat hooks and to the

support handles.

WARNING

Airbags do not replace seatbelts but increase their effi-

ciency. Furthermore, since frontairbags are not deployed in low speedcollisions, side collisions, rear-endshunts or roll-overs, the occupants areonly protected by the seat belts whichmust be fastened at all times.

WARNING

When the key is turned toMAR warning light (with

passenger front airbag activate) willblink for a few seconds to remind youthat the airbag will be deployed in theevent of a collision after which itshould go out.

WARNING

Have the airbag systemchecked by a Fiat-Tata Deal-

ership if the car was stolen, if theftwas attempted, or if the car was su-bjected to vandalism or flooding.

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ENGINE STARTING ...........................................................

PARKING THE CAR ............................................................

USING THE MANUAL GEARBOX .................................

CONTAINING RUNNING COSTS .................................

CAR INACTIVITY ............................................................................................................................

CCOORRRREECCTT UUSSEE OOFF TTHHEE CCAARR

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ENGINE STARTING

The car is provided with an electronic en-gine lock device: refer to“The Fiat CODEsystem” paragraph in “Dashboard andcontrols” if you cannot start the engine.

The engine may be noisier during the firstseconds of operation, particularly after along period of inactivity. This is charac-teristic of hydraulic tappets, the timing sys-tem chosen to reduce the number of ser-vicing interventions and does effects nei-ther functionality nor reliability.

It is advisable not to demandmaximum performance fromyour car (e.g.excessive accel-erations, long distances at top

rpm,excessive intense braking,etc.) assoon as the engine is started.

Do not leave the key in the ig-nition switch with the engineoff to avoid unnecessary con-sumption of electricity which

could drain the battery. It is dangerousto run the engine in closed environ-ments.

Running the engine in con-fined areas is extremely dan-

gerous.The engine consumes oxygenand produces carbon monoxidewhich is a highly toxic and lethal gas.

WARNING

Remember that the brakebooster and power steering

are not operational until the enginehas been started, therefore much ef-fort than usual is required on thebrake pedal and steering wheel.

WARNING

STARTING PROCEDURE FORPETROLVERSIONS

Proceed as follows:

ensure that the handbrake is up;

put the gear lever into neutral;

press the clutch pedal down to thefloor without touching the accelerator;

turn the ignition key to AVV and letit go the moment the engine starts.

If the engine does not start at the first at-tempt, return the ignition key to STOPbefore repeating starting.

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If,when the ignition key is at MAR, the in-strument panel warning light remainslit together with warning light turn thekey to STOP and then back to MAR ; re-main on, try with the other keys provid-ed with the car.

IMPORTANT if on the instrumentpanel remains on and steady, go to a Fiat-Tata Dealership immediately.

IMPORTANT Never leave the ignition keyto MAR when the engine is off.

STARTING PROCEDURE FORDIESELVERSIONS

Proceed as follows:

ensure that the handbrake is up;

put the gear lever into neutral;

turn the ignition key to MAR ; instru-ment panel warning lights andwill light up;

wait for the warning light e toturn off. The hotter the engine is, thequicker this will happen;

press the clutch pedal down to thefloor without touching the accelerator;

turn the ignition key to AVV as soonas warning light goes out. Waitingtoo long will waste the work done bythe glow plugs.Release the key as soonas the engine starts.

If the engine does not start at the first at-tempt, return the ignition key to STOPbefore repeating starting.

If, when the ignition key is at MAR , theinstrument panel warning light re-mains lit together with warning lightturn the key to STOP and then back toMAR ; if the warning lights remain on, trywith the other keys provided with the car.

IMPORTANT If the instrument panelwarning light stays on glowingsteadily, contact immediately Fiat-TataDealership.

IMPORTANT Never leave the ignition keyto MAR when the engine is off.

Warning light will blinkfor 60 seconds after startingor during prolonged crankingto indicate a fault to the glow

plug heating system. Use the car nor-mally if the engine starts and go to aFiat-Tata Dealership as soon as possible.

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STOPPINGTHE ENGINE

Turn the ignition to STOP while the en-gine is idling.

IMPORTANT After a taxing drive, youshould allow the engine to “catch itsbreath” before turning it off by letting itidle to allow the temperature in the en-gine compartment to fall.

A quick burst on the acceler-ator before turning off the en-gine serves absolutely nopractical purpose, it wastes

fuel and is damaging especially to tur-bocharged engines.

HOWTO WARM UPTHEENGINE AFTER IT HAS JUSTSTARTED(petrol and diesel engines)

Proceed as follows:

drive off slowly, letting the engine turnat medium revs. Do not accelerateabruptly;

do not demand too high performancefor the first few kilometres. Wait untilthe engine coolant gauge starts moving.

Remember that the brakebooster and power steeringare not operational until theengine has been star ted,

therefore much effort than usual is re-quired on the brake pedal and steeringwheel.

Never jump start the engineby pushing, towing or drivingdownhill. This could cause aflow of fuel into the catalyt-

ic converter and damage it beyond re-pair.

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HANDBRAKE fig. 1

The handbrake lever is located betweenthe two front seats.

Pull the lever upwards to operate thehandbrake. Four or five notches are nor-mally sufficient to lock the car on flat ter-rain, while nine or ten may be necessaryon a steep slope with the car loaded.

IMPORTANT If this is not the case, con-tact Fiat-Tata Dealership to have the hand-brake adjusted.

When the handbrake lever is pulled upand the ignition key is at MAR , the in-strument panel warning light will turnon.

PARKING THE CAR

Proceed as follows:

stop the engine and engage the hand-brake;

engage a gear (on a slope, engage firstgear if the car is faced uphill or reverseif it is faced downhill) and leave thewheels steered.

If the car is parked on a steep slope, it isfurther advisable to block the wheels witha wedge or stone. Do not leave the key inthe ignition switch to prevent draining thebattery.Always remove the key when youleave the car.

Never leave children unat-tended in the car.Always re-

move the ignition key when leavingthe car and take it out with you.

WARNING

fig. 1 F0R0103m

Proceed as followed to release the hand-brake:

slightly lift the handbrake and press re-lease button A;

hold button A pressed and lower thelever.Warning light on the instru-ment panel will go out.

Press the brake pedal when carrying outthis operation to prevent the car frommoving accidentally.

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USING THE MANUALGEARBOX

To engage the gears, press the clutch ped-al fully and shift the gear lever into one ofthe required positions (the diagram isshown on the knob fig. 2).

IMPORTANT Reverse may only be en-gaged when the car is at a standstill.Withthe engine running,wait for at least 2 sec-onds with the clutch pedal fully pressedbefore engaging reverse to prevent dam-age to the gears and grating.

fig. 2 F0R0154m

Press the clutch pedal fullyto change gears correctly.

For this reason, there must be no ob-stacles on the floor under the pedals:make sure that mat are always flatand do not interfere with the pedals.

WARNING

Do not drive with your handresting on the gear lever asthe force exerted, even ifslight, could lead over time to

premature wear on the gearbox inter-nal components.

To engage reverse R from neutral position,shift the lever right-wards and then backfig. 2.

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Electric devices

Use electric devices only for the amountof time needed. Rear heated window, ad-ditional headlights,windscreen wipers andheater fan need a considerable amount ofenergy, therefore increasing the require-ment of current increases fuel consump-tion (up to +25% in the urban cycle).

Climate control

The climate control system requires high-er fuel consumption (up to +20% in av-erage): use the air vents when the exter-nal temperature allows to.

Spoilers

The use of non-certified aerodynamicitems may adversely affect air drag andconsumption levels.

DRIVING STYLE

Starting

Do not warm the engine up with the carstanding: the engine warms up very slow-ly in these conditions, increasing con-sumption and emissions. It is advisable tostart off immediately and slowly keepingthe engine speed down: the engine willwarm up much faster this way.

Unnecessary actions

Avoid revving up when starting at trafficlights or before stopping the engine.Thelatter action, like doubling the clutch, is un-necessary and causes increase of con-sumption and pollution.

Gear selection

Use a higher gear as soon as traffic androad conditions allow. Using a low gearfor faster acceleration will increase con-sumption.

In the same way improper use of a highgear increases consumption, emissions anengine wear.

CONTAININGRUNNING COSTS

Here are some suggestions which mayhelp you to keep the running costs of yourcar down and lower the amount of toxicemissions released into the atmosphere.

GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS

Car maintenance

Have checks and adjustments carried outin accordance with the“Service schedule”.

Tyres

Check tyre pressure regularly at leastonce every four weeks: excessively lowpressure will increase consumption be-cause rolling resistance will be higher.

Unnecessary loads

Do not travel with too much luggagestowed in the boot.The weight of the car(especially when driving in town) and itstrim greatly affects consumption and sta-bility.

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CONDITIONS OF USE

Cold starting

Short distances and frequent cold start-upswill prevent the engine from reaching op-timal running temperature. Consequently,both consumption (from +15 to +30% onurban cycle ) and emissions will increase.

Traffic androad conditions

Rather high consumption is caused byheavy traffic, for instance when travellingin a queue with frequent use of low gearsor in cities with many traffic lights. Moun-tain and rough roads also have a negativeeffect on consumption.

Traffic hold-ups

During prolonged hold-ups (level crossings)the engine should be switched off.

Top speed

Fuel consumption considerably increasesas speed increases. Keep your speed aseven as possible, avoiding unnecessarybraking and acceleration which cause ex-cessive fuel consumption and increaseemissions.

Acceleration

Sudden acceleration has a very negativeeffect on consumptions and emissions: ac-celerate gradually and do not go over themaximum torque ratio.

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If the car is to be left inactive for longerthan a month, the following precautionsshould be noted:

�park the car in covered, dry and if pos-sible well-ventilated premises;

�engage a gear;

�check that the handbrake is not en-gaged;

�disconnect the negative battery termi-nal and check battery charge (see para-graph “Charge level check” in chapter“Maintenance and care”). Repeat thischeck once every three months dur-ing storage.Recharge the battery if nec-essary (see paragraph “If the battery isflat” in chapter “In an emergency”);

�clean and protect the painted parts us-ing protective wax;

�clean and protect the shiny metal partsusing special compounds readily avail-able;

�sprinkle talcum powder on the rubberwindscreen and rear window wiperblades and lift them off the glass;

�slightly open the windows;

�cover the car with a fabric or perfo-rated plastic terrapin.Do not use com-pact plastic sheets which do not allowhumidity to evaporate from the surfaceof the car;

�inflate tyres to +0.5 bar above the nor-mal specified pressure and check it atintervals;

�if you don’t disconnect the battery fromthe electric system, check its chargeevery month (see paragraph “Chargelevel check” in chapter “Maintenanceand care”);

�recharge the battery if necessary (seeparagraph“If the battery is flat” in chap-ter “In an emergency”);

�do not drain the engine cooling system.

IMPORTANT Where relevant, switch offthe car alarm with the remote control.

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GENERAL WARNINGS .....................................................

LOW BRAKE FLUID ............................................................

HANDBRAKE ON................................................................

AIR BAG FAILURE ................................................................

HOTENGINE COOLANT ...........................................................

LOW BATTERY CHARGE .................................................

LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE..........................................

INCOMPLETE DOOR LOCKING....................................

SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED ..........................................

EBD SYSTEM FAILURE ........................................................

INJECTION SYSTEM FAILURE(DIESELVERSIONS) ............................................................

EOBD SYSTEM FAILURE (PETROL VERSIONS) .........

FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG DEACTIVATED ...........

ABS SYSTEM FAILURE.........................................................

FUEL RESERVE .......................................................................

GLOW PLUG WARMING ................................................

GLOW PLUG WARMING FAILURE ...............................

WATER IN DIESEL FUEL FILTER .....................................

FIAT CODE PROTECTIONSYSTEM FAILURE..................................................................

EXTERNAL LIGHTS FAILURE ...........................................

REAR FOG LIGHTS..............................................................

GENERIC FAILURE INDICATION .................................

SIDELIGHTS AND LOW BEAMS .....................................

FOLLOW ME HOME ...........................................................

FRONT FOG LIGHTS ........................................................

LEFT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR ........................

RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR ....................

MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS...............................................

WWAARRNNIINNGG LLIIGGHHTTSS AANNDD MMEESSSSAAGGEESS

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WARNING LIGHTSAND MESSAGES

GENERAL WARNINGS

Lighting of a warning light is associated toa specific message and/or buzzer when ap-plicable.These indications are brief andprecautionary and as such must non beconsidered as exhaustive and/or alterna-tive to the information contained in theOwner’s Handbook, which you are rec-ommended to read carefully in all cases.Refer to the information in this chap-ter in the event of a failure indication.

IMPORTANT Failure indications on thedisplay fall into either of two categories:serious faults and less serious faults.

Very serious failures are indicated by arepeated and prolonged warning “cycle”.

Less serious failures are indicated by a lim-ited warning “cycle”.

Press MENU ESC to stop the warningcycle in both cases. The warning light onthe instrument panel will stay on until thecause of the fault is eliminated.

LOW BRAKE FLUIDLEVEL (red)

HANDBRAKE ON (red)

Turning the ignition key to MAR thewarning light turns on,but it should go offafter few seconds.

Low brake fluid level

The warning light turns on when the lev-el of the brake fluid in the reservoir fallsbelow the minimum level, due to possi-ble leak in the circuit.

On certain versions the dedicated messageis displayed.

If the warning light turnson when travelling (on cer-

tain versions together with the mes-sage on the display) stop the car im-mediately and contact Fiat-Tata De-alership.

WARNING

Handbrake on

The warning light turns on when the hand-brake is on.

IMPORTANT If the warning light turns onwhen travelling, check that the handbrakeis not engaged.

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AIR BAG FAILURE(red)

Turning the ignit ion key toMAR the warning light turns on, but itshould go off after few seconds.

The warning light stays on steady if thereis a failure in the airbag system.

On certain versions the dedicated messageis displayed.

If when turning the key toMAR the warning light

does not turn on or if it stays on whentravelling (together with the messageon the multifunctional display,whereprovided) there could be a failure insafety systems; in this event air bagsor pretensioners may not be deployedin case of impact or, in a minor num-ber of cases, they be deployed acci-dentally. Contact Fiat-Tata Dealershipimmediately to have the system checked.

WARNING

Failure of warning light(warning light off) is indicat-

ed by warning light which willblink for longer than the normal 4seconds indicating that the front pas-senger airbag is off.

WARNING

HOT ENGINECOOLANT (red)

Turning the ignition key toMAR the warning light turns on, but itshould go off after few seconds.

The warning light turns on when the en-gine is overheated.

If the warning light comes on, proceed asfollows:

�during normal travel: stop the car,stop the engine and check that the wa-ter level in the vessel is not under theMIN line. In this case, wait for a fewminutes for the engine to cool downwhen slowly and carefully open thecap, top-up with coolant and checkthat the level is between the MIN andMAX references on the vessel itself.Also check for leakages. Go to a Fiat-Tata Dealership if the warning shouldcome on when the engine is startedagain.

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LOW ENGINE OILPRESSURE (red)

Turning the ignition key toMAR the warning light turns on, but itshould go out as soon as the engine isstarted.

On certain versions the dedicated messageis displayed.

If the warning lightturns on when the car is trav-

elling (on certain versions togetherwith the message on the display) stopthe engine immediately and contacta Fiat-Tata Dealership.

WARNING

�In the case of demanding useslow down and stop the car if thewarning light stays on. Stand for 2or 3 minutes with the engine runningand slightly accelerated to promote abetter circulation of coolant. Thenstop the engine. Check correct liquidlevel as described above.

IMPORTANT Under severe use of thecar, keep the engine on and slightly accel-erated for few minutes before switching itoff.

On certain versions the dedicated messageis displayed.

LOW BATTERYCHARGE (red)

Turning the ignition key toMAR the warning light turns on, but itshould go out as soon as the engine isstarted (with the engine running at idlespeed a brief delay in going out is allowed).

Go to a Fiat-Tata Dealership immediatelyif the warning light stays on either ste-ady or blinking.

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INCOMPLETE DOORLOCKING (red)

On certain versions the warn-ing light turns on when one or moredoors or the tailgate are not properlyshut.

On certain versions the dedicated messageis displayed.

A buzzer will sound when doors/tailgateare open and the car is moving.

EBD FAILURE(red) (amber)

Warning lights and lit at the sametime with the engine running indicates anEBD system failure or that the system isnot available. Early locking of the rearwheels may occur in the event of violentbraking causing the car to swerve. Drivevery carefully to a Fiat-Tata Dealership tohave the system inspected.

On certain versions the dedicated messageis displayed.

SEAT BELTS NOTFASTENED (red)

The warning light on the displaywill light up when the car is moving and thedriver’s seat belt is not correctly fastened.The warning light will blink and a buzzer willsound if the front seat belts are not cor-rectly fastened. The buzzer of the S.B.R.(Seat Belt Reminder) system may only beswitched off by a Fiat-Tata Dealership. Onsome versions the system may be reac-tivated from the setup menu.

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Go to a Fiat-Tata Dealershipas soon as possible if warninglight either does not lightup when the key is turned to

MAR or if while travelling the warninglights comes on either steady or blink-ing (along with a message on the dis-play).

If the light flashes, release the acceleratorpedal to lower the speed of the engine un-til the warning light stops flashing; contin-ue the journey at moderate speed, tryingto avoid driving conditions that may causefurther flashing and contact Fiat-TataDealership as soon as possible.

EOBD ENGINE CONTROLSYSTEM FAILURE

Under normal conditions, turning the ig-nition key to MAR, the warning light turnson but it should go off after engine starting.This indicates that the warning light isworking correctly. If the warning light ei-ther stays on or comes on while travelling:

�steady light: a fault in the supply/ignitionsystem which could cause high emis-sions at the exhaust, possible lack ofperformance, poor handling and highconsumption levels.

On certain versions the dedicated mes-sage is displayed.

In these conditions, you may continuetravelling at moderate speed without de-manding excessive effort from the engine.Prolonged use of the car with the warn-ing light on may cause damage. Go to aFiat-Tata Dealership as soon as possi-ble. if warning light will go out after thefault goes away but it will be stored in thesystem.

�blinking: indicates the possibility ofdamage to the catalyser (see “EOBDsystem” in section “Dashboard andcontrols”).

INJECTION SYSTEMFAILURE(Multijet versions -amber)

EOBD SYSTEMFAILURE (petrolversions - amber)

Injection system failure

Under normal conditions, turning the ig-nition key to MAR, the warning light turnson but it should go off after engine start-ing.

If the warning light stays on or turns onwhen travelling, means a fault in the sup-ply/ignition system which could cause highemissions at the exhaust, possible lack ofperformance, poor handling and high con-sumption levels.

On certain versions the dedicated messageis displayed.

In these conditions, you may continuetravelling at moderate speed without de-manding excessive effort from the engine.Go to a Fiat-Tata Dealership as soon aspossible.

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FUEL RESERVE (amber)

Turning the ignition key toMAR the warning light turns on, but itshould go off after few seconds.

The warning light turns on when about 7litres fuel are left in the tank.

IMPORTANTThe warning light will blinkto indicate a system failure. Go to a Fiat-Tata Dealership to have the system che-cked.

ABS SYSTEM FAILURE(amber)

Turning the ignition key toMAR the warning light turns on, but itshould go off after few seconds.

The warning light will light up when thesystem is either not working or not avail-able. In the case, the braking system willwork as normal without the extra poten-tials offered by the ABS system. Drivecarefully and go to a Fiat-Tata Dealershipas soon as possible.

On certain versions the dedicated messageis displayed.

FRONT PASSENGERAIRBAGDEACTIVATED(amber)

Warning light comes on when frontpassenger’s airbag is deactivated.

With front passenger’s airbag on, turningthe ignition key to MAR, warning light

comes on steadily for about 4 sec-onds, it flashes for other 4 seconds andthen it shall go off.

Warning light indicatesfailure of warning light .

This condition is indicated by inter-mittent blinking of warning lightfor longer than 4 seconds. In this case,warning light may not indicatefault to the system. Contact Fiat-Tata Dealership immediately to havethe system checked before driving off.

WARNING

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GLOW PLUGWARMING(Multijet versions - amber)

GLOW PLUGWARMING FAILURE(Multijet versions - amber)

Glow plug warming

The warning light will go on when the keyis turned to MAR. It will go out as soonas the glow plugs have reached a prede-termined temperature. Start the engine assoon as the warning light goes out.

IMPORTANT With hot ambient temper-ature,warning light stays on for very shorttime.

Glow plug warming failure

The warning light will blink in the eventof a failure to the glow plug heating sys-tem. Go to a Fiat-Tata Dealership as so-on as possible.

On certain versions the dedicated messageis displayed.

WATER IN DIESELFUEL FILTER(Multijet versions - amber)

Turning the ignition key to MAR thewarning light turns on, but it should go offafter few seconds.

The warning light turns on when there iswater in the diesel fuel filter.

On certain versions the dedicated messageis displayed.

The presence of water in thefeeding circuit may cause se-vere damage to the injectionsystem and irregular engine

operation. If warning light lights up(on some versions with the message onthe display), go to a Fiat-Tata Dealers-hip as soon as poss ible to have thesystem bled.Water may have been intro-duced in the tank if this appears imme-diately after refuelling: in this case,stop the engine immediately and cont-act a Fiat-Tata Dealership.

CAR PROTECTIONSYSTEM FAILURE -FIAT CODE (amber)

Turning the key to MAR the warning lightshall flash only once and then go off.

If with the ignition key at MAR, the warn-ing light stays on, this indicates a possiblefailure (see “Fiat Code system” in section“Dashboard and controls”).

IMPORTANTWarning lights andwill come on at the same time to indicatea Fiat CODE system failure.

If with the engine running the warning lightflashes, this means that the car is not

protected by the engine inhibitor device(see“Fiat Code system” in section“Dash-board and controls”).

Contact Fiat-Tata Dealership to have all thekey stored.

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GENERIC FAILUREINDICATION(amber)

The warning light turns on in the follow-ing circumstances.

Engine oil pressure sensor failure

The warning light turns on when failure isdetected in Engine oil pressure sensor Go

to a Fiat-Tata Dealership to have the fault

fixed as soon as possible.

External light fault(where provided)

See description of warning light .

Fuel cut-off switch tripped

The warning light comes on when the fu-el cut-off switch trips.

The display will show the dedicated mes-sage.

EXTERNAL LIGHTFAILURE (amber)

The warning light will come on(some versions only) when a fault

to one of the following lights is detected:

– side/taillights

– brake lights

– rear fog lights

– direction indicators

– number plate lights.

The fault may be caused by: one or moreburnt lamps, a blow protection fuse or in-terruption of the electrical connection.

On certain versions warning lightcomes on instead.

On certain versions the dedicated messageis displayed.

REAR FOG LIGHTS(amber)

The warning light comes onwhen the rear fog lights are turned on.

Speed limit exceeded(where provided)

The display will show the dedicated mes-sage when the car exceeds the set speedlimit (see “Multifunctional Display” in sec-tion “Dashboard and controls”).

Diesel filter failure(where provided)

The warning light will come on when adiesel filter system failure is detected.Thedisplay will show the dedicated message(where provided).

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SIDE/TAIL LIGHTSAND LOW BEAMS(green)

FOLLOW ME HOME(green)

Side/taillights and low beams

The warning light turns on when side/tail-lights or low beams are turned on.

Follow me home

The warning light will turn when this de-vice is active (see “Follow me home” insection “Dashboard and controls”).

The display will show the dedicated mes-sage.

FRONT FOG LIGHTS(green) (where provided)

The warning light turns onwhen the front fog lights are turned on.

LEFT-HANDDIRECTIONINDICATOR(green - intermittent)

The warning light turns on when the di-

The following symbo ls may appear onInstrument Panel, but are not applicableto the Indian version.

rection indicator control lever is moveddownwards or, together with the right in-dicator, when the hazard warning lightbutton is pressed.

RIGHT-HANDDIRECTIONINDICATOR(green - intermittent)

The warning light turns on when the di-rection indicator control lever is movedupwards or, together with the left indica-tor,when the hazard warning light buttonis pressed.

MAIN BEAMS (blue)

The warning light turns onwhen the main beams are

turned on.

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STARTING THE ENGINE ...................................................

REPLACING A WHEEL ......................................................

WHEN NEEDING TO CHANGE A BULB .....................

IF AN EXTERIOR LIGHT BURNS OUT..........................

IF AN INTERIOR LIGHT BURNS OUT ..........................

IF A FUSE BLOWS ................................................................

IF THE BATTERY IS FLAT...................................................

LIFTING THE CAR ...............................................................

TOWING THE CAR ...........................................................

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STARTING THE ENGINE

EMERGENCY START-UP

Go to a Fiat-Tata Dealership immediatelyif instrument panel warning light comeson steady.

JUMP STARTING fig. 1

If the battery is flat, the engine may bestarted using an auxiliary battery with thesame capacity or a little higher than theflat one.

Proceed as follows to start the engine:

�connect positive terminals (+ near theterminal) of the two batteries with ajump lead;

�with a second lead, connect the nega-tive terminal (–) of the auxiliary batteryto an earthing point on the engine orthe gearbox of the car to be started;

�start the engine;

�when the engine has been started, re-move the leads reversing the orderabove.

If after a few attempts the engine does notstart, do not insist but contact the near-est Fiat-Tata Dealership.

This procedure must be per-formed by expert personnel

because incorrect actions may causeelectrical discharge of considerable in-tensity. Furthermore, battery fluid ispoisonous and corrosive:avoid contactwith your skin and eyes. Keep nakedflames away from the battery. Nosmoking. Do not cause sparks.

WARNING

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IMPORTANT Never connect the negativeterminals of the two batteries directly:sparks could ignite explosive gas releasedfrom the battery. If the auxiliary battery isinstalled on another car, prevent acciden-tal contact between metallic parts of thetwo cars.

BUMP STARTING

Never bump start the engine by pushing,towing or driving downhill. This couldcause a flow of fuel into the catalytic con-verter and damage it beyond repair.

IMPORTANT Remember that the brakebooster and the power steering systemare not operating until the engine is start-ed, a greater effort will therefore be re-quired to press the brake pedal or turnthe steering wheel.

REPLACING A WHEEL

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Wheel changing and correct use of thejack and spare wheel call for some pre-cautions as listed below.

Indicate that the car is sta-tionary according to the laws

in force: hazard lights, triangle, etc.Passengers should leave the car, par-ticularly if it is very loaded and waitfor the wheel to be changed awayfrom on-coming traffic. Apply thehandbrake.

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The spare wheel is specificfor your car.Do not use it on

cars of different models. Do not usespare wheels of different models onyour car.The wheel bolts are specif-ic for your car. Do not use them oncares of different models. Do not usebolts of different models on your car.

WARNING

Repair and refit the standardwheel as soon as possible.

Do not apply grease to the boltthreading before assembly: the boltscould come loose unexpectedly.

WARNING

The jack may only be used toreplace wheels on the car

which it equips or other cars of thesame model. Never use the jack forother purposes, such as lifting othercar models. Never use the jack to car-ry out repairs under the car. Incorrectpositioning of the jack may cause thecar to fall. Do not use the jack forloads higher than those shown on thelabel.

WARNING

Incorrect wheel cup assem-bly may cause it to come off

when the car is travelling.Never tam-per with the inflation valve. Never in-troduce tools of any kind between rimand tyre. Check tyre and spare wheelpressure regularly referring to the val-ues shown in the “Technical Specifi-cations” chapter.

WARNING

Important notes:

�the jack weighs 1.76 kg;

�the jack requires no adjustment;

�the jack cannot be repaired: replacewith an original spare part if damaged;

�no tool other than its handle may be fit-ted on the jack.

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To change a wheel proceed asfollows:

�stop the car in a position so that it isnot a danger for on-coming traffic andwhere you can replace the wheel safe-ly. The ground must be flat and com-pact;

�stop the engine off and pull up the hand-brake;

�engage first gear or reverse;

�loosen the fastener A ;

take out the tool box C and take it nearto the wheel to be changed;

take the spare wheel B ;

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�open the tailgate and lift the mat;

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�loosen the bolts of the wheel to be re-placed by about one turn with thewrench provided E-fig. 3 ; if the car isfitted with alloy rims, shake the car tofacilitate removing the rim from thewheel hub;

operate the device F-fig. 4 to extendthe jack until the top of the jackG-fig.4 fits correctly into catch H-fig. 4;

warn anybody nearby that the car isabout to be lifted.They must stay clearand not touch the car until it is back onthe ground;

�fit the handle L-fig. 4 to operate thejack and lift the car until the wheel tobe changed is several centimetres offthe ground;

fig. 3 F0R0108m

fig. 4 F0R0155m

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�for versions with wheel cap, remove thewheel cap after loosening the 3 fasteningbolts and finally loosen the fourth boltL-fig. 5 and extract the wheel;

�make sure the contact surfaces be-tween spare wheel and hub are cleanso that the fastening bolts will not comeloose;

�fit the spare wheel by inserting the firstbolt for two threads into the hole clos-est to the inflation valve;

�fit the wheel cap making the crescenthole coincide with the bolt you have fit-ted using the wrench;

�tighten the fastening bolts;

�turn the jack handle L-fig. 4 to lowerthe car and remove the jack;

use the wrench provided to fasten thebolts completely in a criss-cross fashionas shown in fig. 6;

if replacing a wheel with alloy rim, stoveit temporarily into the spare wheelcompartment with the cosmetic sidefacing upwards.

REFITTINGTHESTANDARD WHEEL

Following the procedure described previ-ously, raise the car and remove the sparewheel.

fig. 5 F0R0156m fig. 6 F0R0157m

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Versions with steel rims

Proceed as follows:

�make sure the contact surfaces be-tween spare wheel and hub are cleanso that the fastening bolts will not comeloose;

�fit the standard wheel by inserting thefirst bolt for two threads into the holeclosest to the inflation valve;

�fit the wheel cap making the lunettehole coincide with the bolt you have fit-ted then, fit the other 3 bolts;

�using the wrench provided, tighten thefastening bolts;

�lower the car and remove the jack;

�using the wrench provided, fully tight-en the bolts in the sequence shownpreviously in the figure.

Versions with alloy rims

Proceed as follows:

�insert the wheel on the hub and usingthe wrench provided tighten the bolts;

�lower the car and remove the jack;

�using the wrench provided, fully tight-en the bolts in the sequence shown inthe figure.

When you have finished

�fit the jack partially open in its boxC-fig.2 forcing it lightly to prevent it fr-om vibrating when traelling;

�put the tools back into their placesin the container;

�stow the container C-fig.2 completewith tools;

�stow the spare wheel in the space pro-vided in the boot;

tight the fastener A-fig.2;

reposition the mat in the boot.

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WHEN NEEDING TOCHANGE A BULB

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

�When a bulb is not working, check thatthe corresponding fuse is intact beforereplacing it: refer to the “If a fuseblows” paragraph in this chapter forfuse location.

�before changing a bulb check the con-tacts for oxidation;

�burnt bulbs must be replaced by othersof the same type and power;

�always check the height of the headlightbeam after changing a bulb, for reasonsof safety.

IMPORTANTA slight misting may appearon the internal surface of the headlight:this does not indicate a fault and is causedby low temperature and the degree of hu-midity in the air. Misting will rapidly dis-appear when the headlights are switchedon. The presence of drop inside the head-lights indicates infiltration of water. Go toa Fiat-Tata Dealership.

TYPES OF BULBS

Various types of bulbs are fitted to your car:

A All glass bulb: clipped into place. Pullto extract.

B Bayonet bulbs: to remove this typeof bulb from its holder, press thebulb and turn it anticlockwise.

C Cylindrical bulbs: release from thecontacts to extract.

D-E Halogen bulbs: release the fasteningclip from the corresponding seat toremove the lamp.

Halogen lamps must be han-dled holding the metallic partonly. Touching the transparentpart of the bulb with your fin-

gers may reduce the intensity of theemitted light and even compromise du-ration of the lamp itself. In the case ofaccidental contact, rub the lamp with acloth and spirit and leave to dry.

Modifications or repairs tothe electrical system (elec-

tronic control units) that are not car-ried out properly or do not take thetechnical specifications of the systeminto account can cause malfunctionsleading to the risk of fire.

WARNING

Halogen bulbs contain pres-surised gas which, if broken,

may cause small fragments of glass tobe projected outwards.

WARNING

fig. 7 F0R0112m

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Bulbs Ref. figure Type Power

Main-beam headlights

Dipped beam headlights

Front sidelights

Front fog lights (where provided)

Front direction indicators

Side direction indicators

Rear direction indicators

Taillights

Brake lights

Third brake light (additional brake light)

Reversing light

Rear fog lights

Number plate light

Front ceiling light with movable lens

Front ceiling light with spot lights

Rear ceiling light

Boot light

Courtesy light

H4

H4

W5W

H1

PY21W

WY5W

P21W

R5W

P21/5W

P21W

P21W

W5W

C10W

C10W

C10W

W5W

C5W

D

D

A

B

A

B

B

B

B

A

C

C

C

A

C

60W/55W

60W/55W

5W

55W

21W

5W

21W

5W

21W

2.3W

21W

21W

5W

10W

10W

10W

5W

5W

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IF AN EXTERIOR LIGHT

BURNS OUT

For the type of bulb and power rating, see“When needing to change a bulb”.

FRONT LIGHT UNITS fig. 8

The front light units contain sidelights ,dipped beam,main beam and direction in-dicator bulbs.

The bulbs are arranged inside the light unitas follows:

A sidelights

B dipped beams/main beams (doublelight)

C direction indicators

SIDELIGHTS fig. 9

To change the bulb, proceed as follows:

remove the snap-fitted rubber cap A,as shown by the arrow;

press tabs B and remove the bulb hold-er;

remove the bulb C and replace it;

refit the bulb holder and refit the capA, check for proper locking.

fig. 8 F0M0178m fig. 9 F0M0179m

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DIPPED BEAM/ MAIN BEAMHEADLIGHTS fig. 10

To change the bulb, proceed as follows:

remove the snap-fitted rubber cap A,as shown by the arrow;

disconnect the central electric connec-tor and release the bulb holder catch;

remove the bulb B and replace it;

fit the new bulb,making the outlines ofthe metallic part coincide with thegrooves on the reflector;

refit the bulb holder catch and reconnectthe electrical connector;

refit the cap A locking it properly.

DIRECTION INDICATORS

Front fig. 11/a - 11/b

To change the bulb, proceed as follows:

steer the right/left wheel outwards;

turn the catch A-fig.11/a as shown bythe arrow, then use the lid B;

turning counterclockwise;

remove the bulb D pushing it gently andturning counterclockwise (“bayonet”clamping), then replace it;

refit the cover/bulb holder C by turn-ing it clockwise and locking it proper-ly;

close the lid B-fig. 11/a the turn thecatch A.

fig. 10 F0M0180m fig. 11/a F0M0261m fig. 11/b F0M0181m

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Side fig. 12

To change the bulb, proceed as follows:

work on the lens A to compress the in-ternal catch B, then pull the unit out-wards;

turn the bulb holder Ccounterclock-wise, remove the snap-fitted bulb Dand replace it;

refit the bulb holder C in the lens byturning it clockwise;

refit the unit making sure the catchclicks into place B.

FRONT FOG LIGHTS(where provided)

Contact Fiat-Tata Dealership to have frontfog lights A-fig. 131replaced.

REAR LIGHT CLUSTERS fig. 14-15

Rear light clusters contain taillights, brakelight and direction indicators bulbs.

The bulbs are arranged inside the light unitas follows:

B direction indicators

C taillights

D taillights/brake light (double light).

fig. 12 F0M0182m

fig. 14 F0M0184m

fig. 13 F0M0223m

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To change the bulb proceed as follows:

open the tailgate then, slacken the twofastening screws A;

disconnect the central electric connec-tor and pull the lens unit outwards;

slacken the screws E and remove thebulb holder;

remove the bulb to replace B, C or Dpushing it slightly and turning it coun-terclockwise (“bayonet” clamping) andreplace it;

refit the bulb holder and tighten thescrews E;

reconnect the electric connector, suit-ably refit the unit to the car body andthen tighten the fastening screws A.

REAR FOG LIGHTS fig. 16

Contact Fiat-Tata Dealership to have rear foglights A replaced.

REVERSING LIGHT fig. 17

Contact Fiat-Tata Dealership to have rever-sing light A replaced.

fig. 16 F0M0208m fig. 17 F0M0209m

fig. 15 F0M0185m

(where provided)

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Contact Fiat-Tata Dealership to have thirdbrake lights bulb replaced

THIRD BRAKE LIGHTS fig. 18-19

NUMBER PLATE LIGHT fig. 20-21

To change the bulb proceed as follows:

work in the point shown by the arrowand remove lens A-fig. 20 ;

change the bulb fig. 21 releasing it fromthe side contacts and making sure thenew bulb is correctly fastened betweenthe contacts;

�refit the snap-fitted lens unit.

fig. 18 F0R0252m fig. 19 F0R0253m fig. 20 F0R0123m

fig. 21 F0R0124m

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IF AN INTERIOR LIGHTBURNS OUT

For the type of bulb and power rating, see“When needing to change a bulb”.

FRONT CEILING LIGHT

To replace the bulbs proceed as follows:

work in the points shown by the ar-rows and remove light A-fig. 22 ;

open the protection lid B-fig. 23;

replace bulbs C releasing them from theside contacts;make sure that new bulbsare correctly clamped between contacts;

�re-close the lidB-fig.23 and secure lightA-fig. 22 into its housing locking itproperly.

fig. 22 F0R0115m fig. 23 F0R0117m

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BOOT LIGHT (where provided)

fig. 24

To change the bulb, proceed as follows:

�open the tailgate;

�remove the light A levering in the pointshown by the arrow;

�open the protection B and replace thesnap-fitted bulb;

�re-close the protective cover B on thelens;

�refit the light A inserting it in its cor-rect position firstly on one end andthen on the other until it clicks intoplace.

fig. 24 F0R0234m

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IF A FUSE BLOWS

GENERAL

The fuse is a protective device for theelectric system: it comes into action (i.e.it cuts off) mainly due to a fault or im-proper action on the system.

Check the efficiency of the correspondingfuse when a device does not work: theconducting element A-fig.25 must not beinterrupted. If it is, replace the blown fusewith another with the same amperage(same colour).

B undamaged fuse

C fuse with damaged filament.

fig. 25 F0R0122m

Never replace a fuse withanother of higher amperage:

FIRE RISK.

WARNING

Never replace a blown fusewith metallic wires or othermaterial.

Go to a Fiat-Tata Dealershipif a general protection

fuse blows (MEGA-FUSE, MIDI-FUSE, MAXI-FUSE).

WARNING

If a fuse blows again,contacta Fiat-Tata Dealership.

WARNING

Remove the key from the ig-nition switch and switch off

all loads before replacing a fuse.

WARNING

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FUSE LOCATION

The fuses are grouped in three units onthe dashboard, in the engine compartmentand on the positive battery terminal.

Fuse box on the dashboard

To gain access to the fuses in the fuse boxon the dashboard, remove the cover Afig. 26.

fig.27 F0R0126m

F34 F48 F49 F35 F13

F46 F33 F37 F42 F12

F45 F47 F32 F50 F51

F52 F41 F43 F40 F44

F36 F39 F38 F53 F31

fig. 26 F0R0125m

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F03

F01

F02

F06

F07

F00

F04

F05

F08

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Fuse box in engine compartment

To gain access to the fuses in the fuse boxnext to the battery, remove the protec-tion cover fig. 28 .

fig. 28

fig. 29

F0R0127m

F0R0128m

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7.5

7.5

7.5

15

20

20

7.5

7.5

7.5

20

10

30

7.5

20

F12

F13

F31

F32

F33

F34

F35

F36

F37

F38

F39

F40

F42

F43

FUSETABLE

Fuse box on dashboard

LOADS FUSE AMPERES

Right dipped beam headlight

Left dipped beam headlight, headlight corrector

INT/A for relay coils (T08,T17) in engine compartment fuse box and bodycomputer node

Subwoofer

Power windows control unit (left rear window motor)

Power windows control unit (right rear window motor)

+15 reversing lights, brake lights control, air mass meter, glow plug pre-heatingunit, water in diesel fuel sensor, tachometer generator, level sensor 2

Power window unit (+30 for electronics)

+15 instrument panel, NA brake lights control

Body computer node

Radio node

Heated rear window

+15 brake system node

Windscreen wiper control (two-way pump)

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LOADS FUSE AMPERES

Cigar lighter or socket

Boot lock actuator

Power window unit (driver’s side front window motor)

Power window unit (passenger’s side front window motor)

+15 control lighting: radio on steering wheel, control panel; power mirrors,power window unit, alarm setup

+15 airbag node

+15 radio setup, Blu&Me setup

Power window unit, driver’s seat adjustment motor

Body computer and instrument panel node

F44

F45

F47

F48

F49

F50

F51

F52

F53

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70

30

40

20/30

20/30/40

30

15

10

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7.5

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7.5

10

7.5

F03

F02

F01

F04

F05

F06

F07

F08

F10

F11

F14

F15

F17

F16

F18

F19

Fuse box in engine compartment

LOADS FUSE AMPERES

Ignition switch

Dashboard CPL 2

Dashboard CPL 1

Brake valves

Brake pump

Engine cooling fan (low speed)

Engine cooling fan (high speed)

Climate control fan

Horn

Engine control system secondary loads

Right main beam headlight

Left beam headlight

Engine control system primary loads

EOBD

Engine control unit

Conditioner compressor

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20

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15

F21

F22

F23

F24

F00

F30

LOADS FUSE AMPERES

Fuel pump

Engine control system primary loads (injectors, ignition coils)

Windscreen wiper motor

Spare

Glow plug pre-heating unit

Fog lights

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IF THE BATTERY IS FLAT

IMPORTANT The battery recharging pro-cedure is provided as an example only.You are recommended to go to a Fiat-Tata Dealership to have this operationperformed.

Low amperage slow recharging for ap-proximately 24 hour is advised. Rapid bat-tery charging with high currents coulddamage the battery.

Charge the battery as follows:

�disconnect battery negative terminal;

�connect the charger cables to the bat-tery terminals, observing the poles;

�turn on the charger;

�when you have finished, turn the charg-er off before disconnecting the battery;

�reconnect battery negative terminal.

Battery fluid is poisonousand corrosive:avoid contact

with your skin and eyes. The batteryrecharging operation must be per-formed in a ventilated placed awayfrom naked flames o possible sourcesof sparks to avoid the risk of explo-sion and fire.

WARNING

Never attempt to rechargea frozen batter y: defrost it

first to prevent the risk of explosion.If a battery was frozen, have it in-spected by specialised personnel be-fore recharging to check that the in-ternal elements are not damagedand that the casing is not crackedcausing the risk of leakage of poiso-nous, corrosive gas.

WARNING

LIFTING THE CAR

If the car is to be lifted, go to a Fiat-TataDealersh ip which is equipped with thearm hoist or workshop lift.

fig. 29 F0R0129m

Lift the car exclusively by positioning thejack arms or the shop jack in the pointsshown in the figure.

TOWING THE CAR

The tow ring provided with the car ishoused in the tool box under the bootmat.

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fig. 30 F0M0238m

FASTENINGTHETOWRING fig. 29

Proceed as follows:

release the cap A;

take the tow hook B from the sup-port;

�tighten the ring on the rear or frontthreaded pin.

The power brakes and pow-er steeringwill not work while

the car is being towed.More effort onthebrake pedal and steering wheel willtherefore be required.Do not use wiresfor towing.Do not jerk.Make sure notto damage parts in contact with thecar while towing. Respect the specificrules of the Highway Code when tow-ing the car specifically in relation tothe towing device and the behaviourto maintain on the road.

WARNINGDo not start the engine whiletowing the car.

WARNING

Clean the threaded seatcarefully before fastening

the ring. Make sure that the ring isfully fastened in the seat before tow-ing the car.

WARNING

Release the steering wheellock before towing (see “Ig-

nition device” in“Dashboard and con-trols”).The power brakes and powersteering will not work while the car isbeing towed.More effort on the brakepedal and steering wheel will thereforebe required.Do not use wires for tow-ing. Do not jerk. Make sure not todamage parts in contact with the carwhile towing.Respect the specific rulesof the Highway Code when towing thecar specifically in relation to the tow-ing device and the behaviour to main-tain on the road.

WARNING

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SCHEDULED SERVICING ................................................

SERVICE SCHEDULEPETROLVERSIONS .............................................................

SERVICE SCHEDULEDIESELVERSIONS ...............................................................

REGULAR INSPECTIONS .................................................

DEMANDING USE OF THE CAR ...................................

CHECKING FLUID LEVELS................................................

AIR CLEANER ......................................................................

POLLEN FILTER ...................................................................

BATTERY ................................................................................

WHEELS AND TYRES .........................................................

RUBBER HOSES ....................................................................

WINDSCREEN WIPERS ......................................................

BODYWORK ........................................................................

INTERIORS ............................................................................

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IMPORTANT Scheduled service couponsare required by the manufacturer.Defaultmay cancel the warranty.

Scheduled Servicing is performed by allFiat-Tata Dealership, at pre-establishedtimes.

If during each operation, in addition to theones programmed, the need arises for fur-ther replacements or repairs, these maybe carried out only with the explicit agree-ment of the Customer.

IMPORTANT You are advised to contactFiat-Tata Dealers hip in the event of anyminor operati ng faults, without waitingfor the next service coupon.

If your car is used frequently for towing,the interval between one service couponand the other must be reduced.

SCHEDULED SERVICING

Correct maintenance is essential for en-suring long car life under the best condi-tions.

This is why Fiat has planned a series ofchecks and maintenance operations every15,000 km.

Scheduled servicing will not however ful-ly cover all of the need of your car: It ishowever important to remember thatscheduled servicing does not completelycover all the car’s requirements: also inthe initial period before 15,000 km servicecoupon and later, between one couponand another, ordinary care is still requiredsuch as for example routine check andtopping up the level of fluids, tyre pressurecheck, etc.

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15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150 165 180

SERVICE SCHEDULE PETROL VERSIONS

Service coupons shall be performed every 15,000 kms

Thousands of kilometresInspection

at 3000 kms

Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure ifnecessary

Check operation of lighting system (headlamps,direction indicators, hazard warning lights, luggagecompartment light, passenger compartment lights,instrument panel warning lights, etc.)

Check operation of windscreen wash/wipe

Check front disc brake pad condition and wear,replace if required

Check rear drum brake linings condition and wearreplace if requried

Visually inspect conditions and integrity: exteriorbodywork, underbody protection, pipes and hoses(exhaust - fuel - brakes), rubber parts (boots,sleeves, bushes, etc.), Oil leakage and Coolant leakage

Check cleanness of locks, bonnet and boot andlever cleanness and lubrication

Visually inspect condition of the auxiliary drive belt/sand accessory drive belt, replace if required

Replace auxiliary drive belt/s and accessory drivebelt

Check handbrake lever travel and adjust if necessary

Check evaporation control system

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Thousands of kilometres

Replace spark plugs

Check and Top up fluid levels (engine coolant, brake

fluid, screen washer, battery, and power steering oil,

etc, if requried) ( )

Check condition of toothed driving belt,replace if required

Check operation of engine management systems(using diagnostic socket)

Replace toothed timing drive belt (*)

Change brake / clutch fluid (every 60000 kms or24 months, whichever is earlier)

Change engine oil and replace oil filter

(every 15000 kms or 12 months, whichever is earlier)

Change of engine coolant (every 60000 kms or 24

months, whichever is earlier)

Change of transmission oil (every 60000 kms or 24months, whichever is earlier)

Wheel alignment

Tires rotation (Pattern : Front to Rear)

Change pollen filter (every 15000 kms)

(*) Regardless of the km covered, the timing belt shall be replaced every 4 years for particularly demanding use(cold climates, driving in the city, idling for a long time) or in any case every 5 years

( ) Change power steering oil every 24 months

( ) Regardless of the km covered, Air filter should be replaced earlier if operating in dusty condition

Inspectionat 3000 kms 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150 165 180

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SERVICE SCHEDULE DIESEL VERSIONS

Service coupons shall be performed every 15,000 kms

Thousands of kilometres

Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure ifnecessary

Check operation of lighting system (headlamps,direction indicators, hazard warning lights, luggagecompartment light, passenger compartment lights,instrument panel warning lights, etc.)

Check operation of windscreen wash/wipe

Check front disc brake pad condition and wear,replace if required

Check rear drum brake linings condition and wear,replace if required

Visually inspect conditions and integrity: exteriorbodywork, underbody protection, pipes and hoses(exhaust - fuel - brakes), rubber parts (boot, sleeves,bushes, etc.), Oil leakage and Coolant leakage

Check cleanness of locks, bonnet and boot and levercleanness and lubrication

Visually inspect condition of the auxiliary drive belt/sand accessory drive belt, replace if required

Replace drive belt/s and accessory driveauxiliary

belt

Check handbrake lever travel and adjust if necessary

Replace fuel filter

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Thousands of kilometres

Replace air filter cartridge ( )

Check and Top up fluid levels (engine coolant, bra-

ke fluid screen washer, battery, and power steeringoil, etc, if requried) ( )

Check operation of engine management systems(using diagnostic socket)

Change engine oil and replace oil filter (every15000 kms or 12 months, whichever is earlier)

Change brake/clutch fluid (every 60000 kms or 24months, whichever is earlier)

Change pollen filter (every 15000 kms)

Change of engine coolant (every 60000 kms or 24months, whichever is earlier)

Change of transmission oil (every 60000 kms or

( ) Regardless of the km covered, Air filter should be replaced earlier if operating in dusty condition

24 months, whichever is earlier)

Wheel alignment

Tires rotation (Pattern : Front to Rear)

15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150 165 180Inspection

at 3000 kms

(*) Regardless of the km covered, the timing belt shall be replaced every 4 years for particularly demanding use(cold climates, driving in the city, idling for a long time) or in any case every 5 years

( ) Change power steering oil every 24 months

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DEMANDING USE OF THE CAR

Should prevailing use of the car be underone of the following specially heavy con-ditions:

�dusty roads;

�short distances (less than 7-8 km) re-peated and with external temperaturesbelow zero;

�frequently idling engines or long dis-tance low speed driving (e.g. taxis ordoor-to-door deliveries) or in case ofa long term inactivity;

�in cities;

perform the following inspections morefrequently than shown on the ServiceSchedule:

�check front disk brake pad conditionsand wear;

�check cleanness of locks, bonnet andboot and lever cleanness and lubrica-tion;

�visually inspect the conditions of: en-gine, gearbox, transmission, pipes andhoses (exhaust - fuel - brakes), rubberparts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.);

�check battery charge and liquid level(electrolyte) (see paragraph “Chargelevel check” in chapter “Maintenanceand care”);

�visually inspect the accessory drive beltconditions;

�check pollen filter and replace, if re-quired;

�check air cleaner and replace, if re-quired.

REGULARINSPECTIONS

Every 1,000 km or before long journeys,check and top up if required:

engine coolant fluid level;

Engine Oil level;

�brake - clutch fluid level and type;

power steering fluid level;�

�tyre pressure and conditions;

�operation of lights (headlights, directionindicators, hazard lights, etc.);

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CHECKING FLUID

Never smoke while workingin the engine compartment.

Flammable gases may be present.Risk of fire.

WARNING

Be careful not to confuse thevarious types of fluids whiletopping up: they are all reci-procally incompatible and

may severely damage your car.

1. Engine coolant

2. Battery

3. Windscreen washer fluid

4. Brake fluid

5. Engine oil

6. Power steering fluid

F0M0418mfig. 1 - 1.2 8Vversions & 1.4 16V version

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fig. 2 - 1.3 Multijet version

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1. Engine oil

2. Engine coolant

3. Windscreen washer fluid

4. Brake fluid

5. Battery

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If the oil level is near or even under theMIN line, add oil through the filler A toreach the MAX line.

Oil level shall never exceed the MAX line.

ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION

The maximum engine oil consumption isusually 400 grams every 1,000 km.

When the car is new, the engine needsto run in, therefore the engine oil con-sumption can only be considered stabilisedafter the first 5,000 - 6,000 km.

IMPORTANT The oil consumption de-pends on driving style and the conditionsunder which the car is used.

IMPORTANT After adding or changingthe oil, let the engine turn over for a fewseconds and wait a few minutes after turn-ing it off before you check the level.

ENGINE OIL fig.4-5

Check the oil level a few minutes (about5) after the engine has stopped, with thecar parked on level ground.

The oil level shall be included between theMIN and MAX marks on the dipstick B.

The range between the MINand MAXlevels corresponds to approximatelyone litre of oil.

Proceed very carefully insidethe engine compartment

when the engine is hot: risk of burns.Remember that the fan may start upif the engine is hot: risk of injury. Payattention to scarves, ties and otherloose fitting garments: they could getdragged by the moving parts.

WARNING

fig. 3 - 1.2 and 1.4 16V versions

fig.4-1.3 Multijet version

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WINDSCREEN WASHINGFLUID fig. 7

To top up, remove the cap A.

Pour a mixture of 10% of fluid SC 35 &90% of distilled water and check levelthrough the reservoir.

ENGINE COOLANT fig. 6

The coolant level must be checked whenthe engine is cold and must be betweenthe MIN and MAX lines on the vessel.

fig. 5 F0R0136m fig. 6

PARAFLU UP antifreeze isused in the engine cooling sys-tem. Use fluid of the sametype contained in the cooling

system for top-ups. PARAFLU UP maynot be mixed with other types of fluids.If this accidentally occurs, do not startthe engine and contact a Fiat-Tata De-alership.

The cooling system is pres-surised. If required, replace

the cap with an original spare part soas not to compromise system effi-ciency. Do not remove the cap fromthe vessel when the engine is hot: riskof burns.

WARNING

F0R0137m

If the level is low, slowly pour a mixture of40% PARAFLU UP & 60% deminerali-zed water through filler A of the vessel un-til the level approaches the MAX line.

Waste engine oil and oil filterscontains substances which aredangerous for the environ-ment. It is advisable to have

oil and filters changed by a Fiat-TataDealership where they will be dispos-ed of according to the law.

Always top up using engine oilof the same types as that al-ready in the engine.

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NOTE Carefully clean the cap of reservoirA and the surrounding surface.

When opening the cap, make sure that nodirt gets into the reservoir.

For topping up always use a funnel withbuilt in filter (mesh smaller than or equalto 0.12 mm).

IMPORTANT Brake fluid absorbs mois-ture. For this reason, if the car is mainlyused in areas with a high degree of at-mospheric humidity, the fluid should bereplaced at more frequent intervals thanspecified in the “Service schedule”.

fig. 7 F0R0138m

Do not travel with the wind-screen washing reservoir

empty: the windscreen washer is fun-damental to improve visibility.

WARNING

Some commercial wind-screen washer additives are

flammable.The engine compartmentcontains hot parts which could starta fire if they come into contact.

WARNING

Prevent brake fluid which ishighly corrosive from cominginto contact with paintedparts. Wash with water im-

mediately if this should happen.

Brake fluid is poisonous andhighly corrosive. In the case

of accidental contact,wash the partswith water and mild soap and rinsewith plenty of water. Call a doctorimmediately if swallowed.

WARNING

Symbol on the contain in-dicates a synthetic brake flu-

id, which is different from a mineralfluid. Use of a mineral type fluid willdamage the special rubber seals ofthe braking system beyond repair.

WARNINGBRAKE FLUID fig. 8

Release cap A: check that the liquid con-tained in the tank is at the maximum level.

Fluid level in the reservoir must not ex-ceed the MAX mark.

Use the brake fluid shown in the “Fluidsand lubricants” table (see“Technical Spec-ifications”).

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Oil consumption is extremelylow; if another top-up shouldbe required after only a short

period of time,have the system checkedfor leakage at a Fiat-Tata Dealership.

BATTERY

The car fits a low-maintenance battery.Under normal condition it does not needfrequent top ups with distelled water.

POWER STEERING FLUID fig. 9

Check that the oil level with the car on flatground and the engine cold is between theMIN and MAX lines on the reservoirbody.The level may go over the MAXline when the oil is hot.If topping up is required,make sure the oilyou used has the same specifications asthat already in the system.

AIR CLEANER

Have the air cleaner replaced by a Fiat-Tata Dealership. (Refer Service schedule)

POLLEN FILTER

Have the pollen filter replaced by a Fiat-Tata Dealership.

Prevent power steering flu-id from coming into contact

with hot engine parts: the liquid isflammable.

WARNING

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IMPORTANT Check the battery chargeonce a year, preferably before the begin-ning to winter, to prevent freezing of theelectrolyte. Perform this inspection morefrequently if the car is mainly used forshort distances or if electrical devices run-ning with the key off are installed, partic-ularly after-market.

CHANGINGTHE BATTERY

If required, replace the battery with a gen-uine spare part having the same specifi-cations.

If a battery with different specifications isfitted, the service intervals given in the“Service schedule” in this section will nolonger apply.

Follow the battery manufacturer’s in-structions for maintenance.

Incorrect assembly of electricand electronic devices maycause severe damage to yourcar.Go to a Fiat-Tata Dealers-

hip if you want to install accessories (al-arms, mobile phone, etc.): they will su-ggest the most suitable devices andadvise you if a higher capacity batteryneeds to be installed.

Batteries contain very dan-gerous substances for the en-vironment. You are recom-mended to go to a Fiat-Tata

Dealership to have the battery rep-laced where the old battery will be dis-posed of respecting both the environm-ent and the laws in force.

If the car is left for long peri-ods in very cold environ-

ments, remove the battery and store itin a warm place to prevent freezing.

WARNING

Battery liquid is poisonousand corrosive.Avoid contact

with the skin and eyes. Keep nakedflames and sources of sparks awayfrom the battery: risk of fire and ex-plosion.

WARNING

Running the battery with anexcessively low liquid level

will damage the battery beyond re-pair and even cause an explosion.

WARNING

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The total intake of these systems (facto-ry and after-market) must be less than 0.6mA x Ah (of the battery) as shown in thefollowing table:

Battery Maximumpermissible

loadlessconsumption

40 Ah 24 mA

50 Ah 30 mA

60 Ah 36 mA

If after buying the car, you want to installelectric accessories which require per-manent electric supply (alarm, etc.) con-tact Fiat-Tata Dealership whose qualifiedpersonnel, in addition to suggesting the mostsuitable devices, will evaluate the overallelectric absorption, checking whether thecar’s electric system is capable of with-standing the load required, or whether itshould be integrated with a more power-ful battery.

Since these devices continue absorbing en-ergy even when the ignition key is off, theygradually run down the battery.

USEFUL ADVICE FORLENGTHENINGTHE LIFE OFYOUR BATTERY

To avoid draining your battery and length-en its life, observe the following indica-tions:

�when you park the car, ensure thedoors, tailgate and bonnet are closedproperly;

�switch off all lights inside the car: thecar is however equipped with a systemwhich switches all internal lights offautomatically;

�do not keep accessories (e.g. sound sys-tem,hazard lights, etc.) switched on fora long time when the engine is not run-ning;

�before performing any operation on theelectrical system, disconnect the bat-tery negative cable;

�make sure that battery terminals are al-ways be perfectly tight.

Always wear the proper pro-tective eyewear when work-

ing on the battery or near it.

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WHEELS AND TYRES

Check the pressure of each tyre, includ-ing the spare, approximately once everytwo weeks and before starting a long jour-ney: this check must be performed withthe tyre rested and cold.

It is normal for pressure to increase whenthe car is used. For the correct tyre in-flation pressure, see “Wheels” in “Tech-nical specifications” section.

Incorrect pressure causes abnormal tyrewear fig. 10

A normal pressure: evenly worn tread.

B low pressure: tread particularly wornon the edges.

C excessive pressure: tread particularlyworn in the middle.

The tyres must be replaced when thetread is less than 1.6 mm thick. In all cas-es, follow the laws in force in the coun-try where you are driving.

fig. 9 F0R0141m

IMPORTANT NOTES

�Avoid braking suddenly, burning startsand violent knocks against the curb,potholes or other obstacles if possible.Long distances on rough roads maydamage the tyres;

check the tyres regularly for cuts on thesides, swelling or irregular tread wear.Go to a Fiat-Tata Dealership if required.

do not over load your car: this maycause serious damage to wheels andtyres;

�if a tyre is punctured, stop immediate-ly and charge it to avoid damage to thetyre, the rim, suspensions and steeringsystem;

�a tyre will age even if it is not usedmuch. Cracks in the tread and on thesidewalls are a sign of ageing. Have thetyres checked by specialised personnelif they have been fitted for longer than6 years. Remember to check the sparewheel very carefully;

�In the case of replacement, always fitnew tyres, avoiding those of dubiousorigin;

�If a tyre is changed, also change the in-flation valve;

�to allow even wear between the frontand rear tyres, it is advisable to changethem over every 15 thousand kilome-tres, keeping them on the same side ofthe car so as not to reverse the dire-ction of rotation.

Remember that the roadholding qualities of your car

also depends on the correct inflationpressure of the tyres.

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WINDSCREEN WIPER

BLADES

Periodically clean the rubber part withsuitable products.

Replace the blades if the rubber edge isdeformed or worn. In all cases, it is ad-visable to replace them approximatelyonce a year.

A few simple precautions can reduce thepossibility of damage to the blades:

�make sure that the rubber part is notstuck to the windscreen at sub-zerotemperatures. Use an antifreeze prod-uct to release it if required.

�remove the snow from the window:this will avoid overstressing the elec-trical motor in addition to protectingthe blades;

�do not operate the windscreen wiperson dry glass.

Driving with worn wiperblades is a serious hazard,

because visibility is reduced in badweather.

WARNING

RUBBER HOSES

Carefully follow the information containedin the “Service schedule” in this sectionfor maintenance of brake system and fuelfeed rubber hoses.

Ozone, high temperatures and prolongedlack of fluid in the system may cause hard-ening and cracking of the hoses,with pos-sible leaks. Careful inspections are there-fore necessary.

Excessively low pressure willcause overheating of the

tyre and may cause severe tyre dam-age.

WARNING

Do not exchange the tyresfrom the left to the right of

the car and vice versa.

WARNING

Do not repaint alloy wheelrims at temperatures higher

than 150°C.The mechanical featuresof the wheels could be compromised.

WARNING

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Replacing the windscreen wiperblades fig. 11

How to remove the blade:

�raise the windscreen wiper arm Afrom the windscreen;

�turn blade B 90° around pin C, locat-ed at the end of the wiper arm;

�press the blade locking tabs;

�remove the blade from pin C.

fig. 10 F0R0236m

SPRAY NOZZLES

Windscreen washer fig. 12

If there is no jet of fluid, firstly check thatthere is fluid in the reservoir: see“Check-ing fluid levels” in this section).

Then check that the nozzle holes are notclogged, if necessary using a needle.

The windscreen jets are directed by ad-justing the angle of the nozzles.

Fluid jets shall be directed at about1/3

height from the window upper edge.

fig. 11 F0R0143m

How to insert the blade:

�insert the blade fastening tabs in thehole on the end of the arm;

�refit the arm with the blade on thewindscreen.

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BODY AND UNDERBODYWARRANTY

Your car is covered by warranty againstperforation due to rust of any original el-ement of the structure or body.

For the general terms of this warranty, re-fer to Fiat Warranty Booklet.

ADVICE FOR PRESERVINGTHE BODYWORK

Paint

Paintwork does not only serve an aes-thetic purpose, but also protects the un-derlying sheet metal.

Touch up abrasions and scratches immedi-ately to prevent the formation of rust.On-ly use genuine spare paint products fortouch-ups.

BODYWORK

PROTECTION FROMATMOSPHERIC AGENTS

The main causes of corrosion are the fol-lowing:

�atmospheric pollution;

�salty air and humidity (coastal areas,orhot humid climates);

�seasonal environment conditions.

Not to be underestimated is also the abra-sive action of wind-borne atmosphericdust and sand and mud and gravel raisedby other cars.

On your car, Fiat implemented the bestmanufacturing technologies to effectivelyprotect the bodywork against corrosion.

These are the most important:

�paint products and systems which givethe car particular resistance to corro-sion and abrasion;

�use of galvanised (or pre-treated) steelsheets, with high resistance to corro-sion;

�spraying the underbody, engine com-partment, wheelhouse internal partsand other parts with highly protectivewax products;

�spraying of plastic materials for pro-tective purposes in the most exposedpoints: under the doors, inside themudguard, along the edges, etc.

�use of “open” boxed sections to pre-vent condensation and pockets of mois-ture from triggering rust inside.

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Normal maintenance of paintwork consistsin washing the car: the frequency dependson the conditions and environment wherethe car is used. For example, it is advisableto wash the car more often in areas witha high environmental pollution or on roadssprinkled with salt.

To correctly wash the car:

�remove the aerial from the roof to pre-vent damage to it if the car is washed inan automatic system;

�wash the body using a low pressure jetof water;

�wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy so-lution over the bodywork, frequentlyrinsing with the sponge;

�rinse well with water and dry with a jetof air or a chamois leather.

Dry the parts less in sight particularly care-fully, such as the door frames and theheadlight frames, where water may stag-nate more easily. It is a good idea to leavethe car in the open for a while after wash-ing it to give time for the water to evap-orate.

Do not wash the car after it has beenparked in the sun or when the engine isbonnet is hot: this could take the shine offthe paint.

Exterior plastic parts must be cleaned inthe same way as the rest of the car.

Where possible, do not park under trees;the resinous substance many species re-lease give the paint a dull appearance andincrease the possibility of triggering rustprocesses.

IMPORTANT Bird droppings must bewashed off immediately and thoroughly asthe acid they contain is particularly ag-gressive.

Detergents cause water pollu-tion.The car should be washedin areas equipped for collect-ing and purifying the liquid

used in the washing process.

Windows

Use specific window cleaner products.

Use also clean cloths to avoid scratchingthe glass or damaging the transparency.

IMPORTANTThe inside of the rear win-dow should be wiped gently with a clothin the direction of the filaments to avoiddamaging the heating device.

Engine compartment

Wash the engine compartment carefullyafter the end of the winter.Be careful notto direct the jet of water onto electroniccontrol units.Adequately protect the up-per air vents to prevent damage to thewindscreen wiper motor. Have this op-eration performed at a specialised work-shop.

IMPORTANT Perform this operation ona cold engine and with the key at STOP.After the washing operation, make surethat the various protections (e.g. rubbercaps and guards) have not removed ordamaged.

Front headlights

IMPORTANT Never use aromatic sub-stances (e.g.: petrol) or ketenes (e.g.: ace-tone) for cleaning front headlight plasticlens.

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The fabric upholstery of yourcar is designed to withstandthe normal wear and tear ofyour car for a long time.Some

precautions are however needed.Avoidprolonged rubbing against clothing ac-cessories, such as metal buckles,Velcrostrips and the like, which by applying ahigh pressure on the fabric in a smallarea could cause the breakage of somethreads and damage the upholstery.

CLEANING SEATS AND FABRICPARTS

Remove dust with a soft brush or a vacu-um cleaner. It is advisable to use a moistbrush on velvet upholstery.

Rub the seats with a sponge moistenedwith a solution of water and neutral de-tergent.

Never use flammable prod-ucts, such as petrol ether or

rectified petrol to clean inside the car.The electrostatic charges which aregenerated by rubbing during thecleaning operation may cause a fire.

WARNING

Do not keep aerosol cans inthe car: risk of explosion.

Aerosol cans must not be exposed totemperatures higher than 50°C.Thetemperature may raise well beyondthat figure when the car is left in thesun.

WARNING

INTERIORS

Periodically check that water is nottrapped under the mats (due to waterdripping off shoes, umbrellas, etc.) whichcould cause oxidisation of the sheetmetal.

GENUINE LEATHER STEERINGWHEEL/GEAR LEVER KNOB

These components must be cleaned withmild soap and water only.

Never use spirit and/or alcohol basedproducts.

Before using off-the-shelves products de-signed for cleaning car interiors,make surethat they do not contain spirit and/or al-cohol based substances before using them.

If window cleaner accidentally drips ontothe steering wheel or gear lever knob,wipe away immediately and then wash theconcerned area with mild soap and water.

IMPORTANT Be carefully when arranginga steering wheel lock device, where applic-able, to prevent damaging the leather up-holstery by rubbing.

INTERIOR PLASTIC PARTS

It is advisable to clean interior parts with amoist cloth and a solution of water and mildsoap.Use specific products for cleaning plas-tic, without solvents and specifically de-signed to prevent damage to the appearanceand colour of the treated parts to removegrease and tough stains.

IMPORTANT Never use spirit or petro-leum to clean the instrument panel.

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IDENTIFICATION DATA ....................................................

ENGINE CODES - VERSIONS ..........................................

ENGINE ..................................................................................

FUEL FEED/IGNITION .......................................................

TRANSMISSION ..................................................................

..................................................................BRAKES ...................................................................................

SUSPENSIONS.......................................................................

STEERING...............................................................................

WHEELS ..................................................................................

DIMENSIONS.........................................................................

PERFORMANCE ...................................................................

WEIGHTS ...............................................................................

CAPACITIES ...........................................................................

FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ..............................................

TTEECCHHNNIICCAALL SSPPEECCIIFFIICCAATTIIOONNSS

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MODEL PLATE MARKING fig. 1

This is applied to the right-hand side of thespare wheel shelf and shows the followingdata:

I) VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)

- Car Model andVersion code

- Chassis number

ii) Engine Number

iii) Month and Year of Manufacturing

IDENTIFICATION DATA

Take note of the identification codes.Thefollowing identification codes are printedand shown on the plates:

Model plate marking.

Tyre pressure marking.

Chassis marking.

Child lock marking.

Engine marking.

Fuel flap marking.

fig. 1 F0R0247m

FIAT INDIA AUTOMOBILES LTD.

FIAT GROUP AUTOMOBILESS.P.A., ITALY

VIN

*

*ENG NO.

fig. 2 F0R0146m

CHASSIS MARKING fig. 2

This is printed on the passegner com-partment floor bed under the front leftseat.

�car model (MCA118155);

�chassis number.

ENGINE MARKING

Engine marking is stamped on the cylinderblock and includes the model and theserial number.

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UNLOCK

CHILD LOCK

LOCK

FUEL FLAP MARKING fig. 5CHILD LOCK MARKING fig. 4TYRE PRESSURE MARKING fig. 3

This label is secured inside the fuel flapThis label is secured inside both rear doorThis label is secured on the inner side of driv-(according to the versions: PETROL

or DIESEL)

panel (below door lock).er door (below lock striker plate).

fig. 3 fig. 4 fig. 5F0R0247m F0R0247mF0R0247m

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DIESEL

PETROL DIESEL

UNLOCK

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TYRE PRESSURE

FOR COLD TYRES ONLY

TYRE

FRONT

REAR

165 / 80 R14165 / 80 R14

psi / bar

32 / 2.2

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32 / 2.2

32 / 2.2

psi / bar psi / bar

175 / 70 R14 195 / 60 R15

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ENGINE CODES - VERSIONS

Versions Engine type code

1.4 16v

1.2 8v

323B6600

310A6600

1.3 Multijet 199A2000

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1.4 PDA 16v

323B6600

Otto

4 in line

72 x 84

1368

10.8 ± 0.2

65.86 55.8989.54 76.006000 4000

115 19711.72 20.084500 1750

4, NGKZKR7A-10 C 128

Unleaded petrol 91

RON min

1.2 MPI 8V

310A6600

Otto

4 in line

72x72

1172

9.7 ± 0.4

50.1768.226000

95.759.762500

4, NGKZKR7A-10

Unleaded petrol 91

RON min

1.3Multijet

199A2000

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4 in line

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18 ± 0.4

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ENGINE

GENERAL

Engine code

Cycle

Number and layout of cylinders

Piston bore and stroke mm

Total displacement cm3

Compression ratio

Maximum power (IS) kWHP

corresponding rpm

Maximum torque (IS) Nmkgm

corresponding rpm

Spark plugs

Fuel Normal Diesel (Avoidpremium / additives)51 Cetane no. min

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Modifications or repairs to the fuel feed system that are not carried out properly or do not take the system’stechnical specifications into account can cause malfunctions leading to the risk of fire.

WARNING

TRANSMISSION

Gearbox Five forward gears plus reverse with synchronisers for forward gears

Clutch Self-adjusting with pedal without idle stroke

Drive Front

Fuel feedMultipoint electronic injection Multijet direct

“Common Rail”injection

FUEL FEED/IGNITION

1.2 8v, 1.4 16v

1.4 16v - 1.3 Multijet1.2 8v,

1.3 Multijet

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SUSPENSIONS1.2 8v, 1.4 16v, 1.3 Multijet

Front

Rear

BRAKES1.2 8v, 1.4 16v, 1.3 Multijet

Service brakes:

– front

– rear

Parking brake

IMPORTANT Water, ice and salt sprinkled on the roads may deposit on the brake disks reducing braking efficiencywhen the brakes are applied first time.

Mcpherson Strut, Coil Spring , Double Acting Telescopic Dampers

Torsion Beam, Coil Spring, Double Acting ,Telescopic Dampers

controlled by hand lever, operating on rear brakes

Steering wheel with jointed, energy absorbing column, Hydraulic power steering with Rack

Drum brakes with self centring shoes with one control cylinder per wheel

Ventilated Disc

STEERING1.2 8v, 1.4 16v, 1.3 Multijet

Type

Steering diameter (m)

Steering box ratio (mm/turn)

No. of steering wheel turn (lock to lock)

Rack track (mm)

10.8

2.65

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READINGTYREMARKINGS fig. 6

Example: 185/65 R 15 88T

185 = Nominal width (S, distance in mmbetween sidewalls).

65 = Height/width ratio (H/S) in per-centage.

R = Radial tyre.

15 = Rim diameter in inches (Ø).

88 = Load rate (capacity).

T = Maximum speed rating.

WHEELS

RIMS ANDTYRES

Pressed steel or alloy rims.Tubeless ra-dial carcass tyres.

Respect the prescribed size to ensuresafety of the car in movement. Fit tyresof the same make and type on all wheels.

IMPORTANT Do not use inner tubeswith Tubeless tyres.

fig. 6 F0R0147m

SPARE WHEEL

Pressed steel rim Tubeless tyre.

WHEEL GEOMETRY

Toe-in total front: - 1 +/- 1 MM

Toe-in Rear (total): 3.8 +/- 2mm (unloaded)

4.4 +/- 2mm (loaded)

The values refer to the car in running or-der.

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READING RIMMARKINGS fig. 3

Example: 6J x 15 ET44

6 = rim width in inches 1.

J = rim drop centre outline (sideprojection where the tyre beadrests) 2.

15 = rim nominal diameter in inches(corresponds to diameter of thetyre to be mounted) 3 = Ø.

ET44 = wheel camber angle (distance be-tween the disc/rim supportingplane and the wheel rim centreline).

Load rating (capacity)

70 = 335 kg 81 = 462 kg

71 = 345 kg 82 = 475 kg

72 = 355 kg 83 = 487 kg

73 = 365 kg 84 = 500 kg

74 = 375 kg 85 = 515 kg

75 = 387 kg 86 = 530 kg

76 = 400 kg 87 = 545 kg

77 = 412 kg 88 = 560 kg

78 = 425 kg 89 = 580 kg

79 = 437 kg 90 = 600 kg

80 = 450 kg 91 = 615 kg

Maximum speed rating

Q = up to 160 km/h.

R = up to 170 km/h.

S = up to 180 km/h.

T = up to 190 km/h.

U = up to 200 km/h.

H = up to 210 km/h.

V = up to 240 km/h.

Maximum speed ratingfor snow tyres

QM + S = up to 160 km/h.

TM + S = up to 190 km/h.

HM + S = up to 210 km/h.

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165/80 R14 85S 165/80 R14 85S

165/80 R14 85S 165/80 R14 85S

175/70 R14 84T

195/60 R15 88T

175/70 R14 84T

195/60 R15 88T

5½ J×14'’ 5½ J ×14”

5½ J×14'’ 5½ J ×14”

5½ J×14'’

6 J×15'' (Alloy Wheel)

5½ J ×14”

6J x 15" ( pressed steel)

Version Rims Tyres fitted Spare wheel (where provided)Rim Tyre

active

dynamic

emotion

emotion pack

1.3 Multijet

1.4 16v

1.2 8v

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COLDTYRE INFLATION PRESSURE (bar) (psi)

Tyre sizeMedium load

165/80 R14 85S 175/70 R14 84T 195/60 R15 88T

Medium load Medium loadFull load Full load Full load

1.2 - 8V

1.4 - 16V& 1.3 Multijet

2.0 (29)Front

Front

Rear

Rear

2.0 (29) 2.0 (29)2.1 (30.5) 2.1 (30.5) 2.2 (32)

2.0 (29) 2.0 (29) 2.0 (29)2.1 (30.5) 2.1 (30.5) 2.2 (32)

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2.1 (30.5)

2.2 (32)

2.0 (29)

2.0 (29)

2.1 (30.5)

2.2 (32)

2.2 (32)

2.3 (33.4)

2.2 (32)

2.2 (32)

Add + 0.3 bar (4.4PSI) when the tyres are warm Recheck pressure value with cold tyres.

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DIMENSIONS

Dimensions are expressed in mm and re-fer to the vehicle fitted with standardtyres.

The height refers to the vehicle unladen.

Boot volume

Unladen boot volume(V.D.A. standards) ...................... 280 dm

3

Boot volume with rearseat folded ................................... 1030 dm

3

F0M0369mfig. 7

Versions A B C D E F G H

1.2 8v1.4 16v 3987 857 2510 620 1495 1471 1687 14671.3 Multijet

IMPORTANT Track measurements may vary according to rim/tyre size.

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PERFORMANCE

Top admitted speed after initial car use in km/h.

1.4 16v1.2 8v 1.3 Multijet

135 165 165

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11451140

380380

843823

682697

15251520

NANA

NANA

NANA

NANA

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672

1570

NA

NA

NA

NA

VEHICLE WEIGHTS (kg)

Versions 1.2 MPI 8V 1.4 PDA 16v 1.3 Multijet

Unladen weight

Payload (*) including the driver:

Front axle weight (laden)

Rear axle weight (laden)

Gross vehicle weight (**)

Load that can be towed with braked

Load that can be towed with non braked

trailer

trailer

Max load on the roof

Max load on the toe hook

(*) If special equipment is fitted, the unloaded car weight increases thus reducing the specified payload, respecting the max.

(**) Loads not be exceeded.The driver is responsible for arranging the loads so that they comply with these limits.

allowable loads.

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Specified fuels andgenuine lubricants

Unleaded petrol with RON 91

minimum

minimum

Diesel with cetane number 51

Mixture of 40% PARAFLU UP& 60% demineralized water

Synthetic base SAE 5W40 grade

Synthetic base SAE 5W40 grade

engine oil

engine oil

ZC 75/FF

GI/E F7

TOP 4

Mixture of 10% of fluid SC35 &90% of distilled water

1.3 Multijet

45

5~7

7.6

––

3.2

1.82.2

1.03

222

1.4 PDA 16v1.2 MPI 8V

4545

5~75~7

––––

7.67.6

2.72.753.33.15

3––––

2.22.21.81.8

1.031.03

0.4 without ABS0.4 0.4 without ABS0.5 with ABS 0.5 with ABS

CAPACITIES

Fuel tank:including a reserve of:

Fuel tank:including a reserve of:

Cooling system

Engine:

Engine sump:Engine sump and filter:

Engine sump:Engine sump and filter:

Gearbox/differential casing:

Power steering:

Hydraulic brake circuit:

Windscreen washerreservoir:

(*) Do not top up with oil having specifications different from the oil present in the car.

litres

litres

litreslitres

litres

litres

litres

litreslitres

litreslitres

litres

kg

kg

Versions

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According toService Schedule

According toService Schedule

Synthetic base lubricants SAE 5W40 grade ACEA A3/B3/B4

Synthetic base lubricants SAE 5W40 grade ACEA A3/B3/B4

FIAT 9.55535-M2 or N2 qualification.

FIAT 9.55535-N2 qualification

Selenia K

Selenia WR

FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS

RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS AND SPECIFICATIONS

Use Fluid and lubricant specifications Genuine fluids and Changingfor correct car operation lubricants frequency

Lubricants forpetrol engines

Lubricants fordiesel engines

Use of products with low-quality properties than ACEA A3/B3/B4 could cause damages to the engine that are not coveredby the warranty.

For very cold climate conditions, ask Fiat-Tata Dealership for the appropriate Selenia product to use.

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Lubricants andgreases for trans-mission

SAE 75W 80,API GL+ Specifications.

ATF DEXRON III

Molybdenum disulphide, lithium-soap based grease,water resistant consistency N.L.G.I.2

oSynthetic fluid, NHTSA n 116, DOT 4, ISO 4925,SAE J 1704

Protective inhibited monoethylene glycol basedantifreeze compound, CUNA NC 956-16

Alcohol,Water and surfactants mixture CUNANC956-11

Tutela CarTechnyx

Applications

75W85

Sc35

Tutela Car GI/E

Tutela MRM 2

TutelaTOP 4

PARAFLU UP

Tutela Professional

Manual transmissionsand differentials

Hydraulic powersteering

CV joints

Hydraulic Brake andhydraulic clutchcommands

Use percentage:Mixture of 40% PARA-FLU UP & 60% demin-eralized water

Use percentage:10% of fluid SC 35and 90% distilledwater

Hydraulicbrake/clutch fluids

Radiator antifreeze

Windscreen / rearwindow washerfluid

Use Fluid and lubricant specifications Genuine fluids and

for correct car operation lubricants

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Bonnet ..................................................

Boot .......................................................

– extending the boot .....................

– boot opening/closing ...................

Courtesy lights

– boot light .......................................

ABS ......................................................

Accessories purchased by

the owner ...........................................

Air bag

– front .................................................

Air cleaner ............................................

Air vents ...............................................

IINNDDEEXX

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68

67

66

66

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Ashtray...................................................

At the filling station ............................

Automatic climate

control system ..................................

Battery

75

43

62

Bodywork

– maintenance ...................................

– engine codes version ...................

– jump starting .................................

– recharging .......................................

– changing the battery ....................

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135

150

155

161

Boot light ..............................................

Brakes

– brake fluid level .............................

– brake specifications ......................

Bulb (replacement)

– general instructions ......................

– types of bulbs ................................

...........................

Capacities ............................................

........................................

Care and maintenance

Car inactivity

– regular inspections

– scheduled servicing .....................

.......................

– service schedule

– demanding use of the car ..........

Carrying children safely .....................

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164

119

119

172

100

143

138

139

143

83

55

– front ................................................ 54

Chassis (marking) ................................

Checking fluid ......................................

Child locks ...........................................

Cigar lighter ..........................................

Clutch ....................................................

Code Card ...........................................

Consumption

– engine oil ........................................

159

163

146

144

64

61

7

Control .................................................

Correct use of the car ......................

Courtesy light

– bulb replacement ..........................

56

126

92

Dashboard ...........................................

Dashboard and controls ....................

5

4

Digital display ....................................... 15

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Engine compartment

– washing ...........................................

Engine coolant ......................................

Engine coolant temperature gauge ..

Engine oil

– consumption ..................................

– checking fluid .................................

– specifications .................................

EOBD system ......................................

External lights ......................................

Fiat CODE system .............................

Flashing the headlights .......................

Fluid levels ............................................

Fluids and lubricants ...........................

Follow me home (device) .................

Front courtesy lights

– bulb replacement ...........................

– control ............................................

Front fog lights

– bulb replacement ..........................

– control button ..............................

Fuel

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56

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146

144

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147

Doors .....................................................

Dimensions ..........................................

Dipped headlamps

– bulb replacement ...........................

– control ............................................

Direction indicators

– control ............................................

– front bulb replacement ...............

– rear bulb replacement .................

– side bulb replacement .................

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50

51

169

122

Engine

– identification code ........................

– marking ...........................................

– specifications .................................

159

159

162

122

123

123

– cut-off switch..................................

– level gauge .......................................

Fuel filler cap .......................................

Fuses (if a fuse blows) ........................

Gearbox

– using manual gearbox ..................

Glass/can holder ..................................

Glove compartment............................

14

58

76

97

59

61

128

Handbrake ..........................................

Hazard lights .........................................

Headrest

– front ................................................

– rear ...................................................

96

56

32

33

Headlights .............................................

– beam direction .............................

70

70

Interiors ................................................

Heated rear window .........................

Heating and ventilation ......................

Identification data ..............................

Ignition device ......................................

In an emergency ..................................

Instrument panel .................................

Instruments ..........................................

Interior fittings ....................................

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36

11

12

13

59

159

157

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Jack ........................................................

Jacking the car .....................................

Key with remote control ................

Key without remote control ...........

Keys ........................................................

Load limiters ......................................

Main beam headlamps

– bulb replacement ..........................

– control ............................................

– flashing headlights .........................

Manual climate control system ........

Multifunctional display ........................

Number plate light ............................

Oddment compartments..................

Paint .....................................................

Parking the car

Plates

.....................................

Performance ........................................

– identification data .........................

Pollen filter ...........................................

Power windows ..................................

Pretensioners ......................................

Protecting the environment .............

Radio ....................................................

Rear fog lights

– bulb replacement ..........................

– control button ..............................

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56

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20

Rearview mirrors

– exterior ..........................................

– interior ...........................................

Refuelling the car .................................

Rev counter ..........................................

Reversing light .....................................

Rubber hoses .......................................

Safety devices .....................................

Seat height adjustment ......................

Seat belts

– using the seat belts .......................

– general instructions ......................

– load limiters ...................................

– maintenance ..................................

35

35

124

153

75

13

77

78

81

80

83

31

Seats

– adjustment ......................................

– cleaning ...........................................

– roll over (rear seats).....................

31

68

157

Side lights

– control ............................................

– front bulb replacement.................

– rear bulb replacement ..................

Spark plugs

– type .................................................

Speedometer ........................................

Starting the engine

– bump starting ................................

– emergency start-up ......................

– ignition device ................................

– jump starting ..................................

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13

11

122

123

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Steering ..................................................

Steering column lock .........................

Steering wheel adjustment ...............

Sun visors .............................................

Suspensions ..........................................

Symbols .................................................

Technical specifications ....................

Third brake light .................................

Top speeds ...........................................

Towing the car ....................................

Transmission ........................................

Trip computer .....................................

Tyre inflation pressure ........................

Tyres

– replacing a wheel ...........................

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135

163

168

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– maintenance ..................................

– standard ..........................................

– reading tyre markings ...................

Using the manual gearbox ..............

Ventilation ...........................................

152

167

165

97

39

Warning lights and messages .........

Vehicle weights .....................................

101

171

Wheel

– replacing a wheel ..........................

– spare wheel ...................................

Wheel geometry .................................

Wheel rims

– reading rim marking .....................

Window ................................................

Window winders .................................

113

165

165

166

156

64

Windscreen washer

– control ............................................

– fluid level ........................................

Windscreen wiper

– blades ...............................................

– control ............................................

– spray nozzles .................................

52

52

147

153

154

– procedure for diesel versions ....

– procedure for petrol versions ....

– stopping the engine.......................

– warming up the engine ................ 95

94

93

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ENGINE OIL CAPACITY

Unleaded petrol with R.O.N. 91min & normal diesel with cetane No.51minimum

Do not disperse used oil in the environment.

FUEL CAPACITIES (litres)

COLDTYRE INFLATION PRESSURE (bar)

Add +0.3 bar to the prescribed inflation pressure when the tyres are warm. Recheck pressure value with cold tyres.

1.4 PDA 16v

1.4 PDA 16v

1.2 MPI 8V

1.2 MPI 8V

1.3 Multijet

1.3 Multijet

litreslitreslitres

45 45 45

KgKgKg

3.23.33.15

5-7 5-7 5-7

2.82.92.75Engine sump and filter

Reserve

Tank Capacity

Versions

Versions

Tyre sizeMedium load

165/80 R14 85S 175/70 R14 84T 195/60 R15 88T

Medium load Medium loadFull load Full load Full load

1.2 - 8V

1.4 - 16V& 1.3 Multijet

2.0 (29)Front

Front

Rear

Rear

2.0 (29) 2.0 (29)2.1 (30.5) 2.1 (30.5) 2.2 (32)

2.0 (29) 2.0 (29) 2.0 (29)2.1 (30.5) 2.1 (30.5) 2.2 (32)

2.0 (29)

2.1 (30.5)

2.1 (30.5)

2.2 (32)

2.0 (29)

2.0 (29)

2.1 (30.5)

2.2 (32)

2.2 (32)

2.3 (33.4)

2.2 (32)

2.2 (32)

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