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Page 1: ...els and versions described in this booklet at any time for technical and commercial reasons If you have any further questions please consult your FIAT dealer Printed in recycled paper without chlorine...

Page 2: ...NCE SPARK PLUGS INJECTORS AND BATTERIES LINEACCESSORI ROOF RACK BARS WHEEL RIMS WHY CHOOSING GENUINE PARTS This Owner Handbook is intended to show the vehicle s operating conditions For the enthusiast...

Page 3: ...are and maintenance of your vehicle over time After reading it you are advised to keep the handbook inside the vehicle for an easy reference and for making sure it remains on board the vehicle should...

Page 4: ...press the ignition device button PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL The catalytic converter develops high temperatures during operation Do not park the vehicle on grass dry leaves pine needles or other fla...

Page 5: ...tion of some controls or elements is not exactly mirror like with respect to the figure To identify the chapter with the information needed you can consult the index at the end of this Owner Handbook...

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Page 7: ...GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY STARTING AND OPERATING IN CASE OF EMERGENCY MAINTENANCE AND CARE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS MULTIMEDIA INDEX...

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Page 9: ...comfortably on board so that you can see immediately what is described here for yourself DASHBOARD 8 KEYS 9 IGNITION SWITCH 11 ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM 14 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM 15 DOORS 16 SEAT...

Page 10: ...Center adjustable air vents 6 Hazard warning lights button 7 Radio 3 Radio 7 system where provided 8 Passenger Air Bag 9 Center adjustable air vents passenger side 10 Climate control system 11 Ignitio...

Page 11: ...If the key does not operate when pressing a button or the operational range becomes too small the battery may be dead Battery life is about one year Replace the battery with a new one if the warning...

Page 12: ...cause the power windows or other controls to operate or even make the vehicle move 2 There is the danger of explosion if the battery is not correctly replaced IMPORTANT 1 The electronic components ins...

Page 13: ...button start while moving the steering wheel left and right ACC Accessory Some electrical accessories will operate and the indicator light amber illuminates In this position the steering wheel is unl...

Page 14: ...in and depressing the clutch pedal manual transmission or the brake pedal automatic transmission are required when the engine is force started the warning light red remains illuminated and the push bu...

Page 15: ...switches in the order of ACC ON and OFF each time the push button start is pressed To switch the ignition position again perform the operation from the beginning TURNING THE ENGINE OFF 5 6 Proceed as...

Page 16: ...ey IMPORTANT Radio waves from the key may affect medical devices such as pacemakers before using the key near people who use medical devices ask the medical device manufacturer or your physician if ra...

Page 17: ...here provided The intrusion sensor fig 6 uses ultrasonic waves to detect movement inside the vehicle and to raise an alert of an intrusion into the vehicle The intrusion sensor detects certain kinds o...

Page 18: ...ck automatically when the driver s door lock knob is pressed They both unlock when the driver s door lock knob 1 fig 7 is pulled out IMPORTANT The red indication 2 can be seen when the door lock knob...

Page 19: ...the hazard warning lights will flash once To unlock To unlock the doors and the boot lid fuel filler flap press the request switch and the hazard warning lights will flash twice NOTE Confirm that bot...

Page 20: ...dows Auto re lock function After unlocking with the request switch both doors and the boot lid fuel filler flap will automatically lock if any of the following operations are not performed within abou...

Page 21: ...e vehicle activating the system with passengers especially children still inside the vehicle is dangerous The passengers cannot open the doors from inside They would be trapped and subjected to extrem...

Page 22: ...vehicle and have an accident 19 Do not modify or replace the seats Modifying or replacing the seats such as replacing the upholstery or loosening any bolts is dangerous The seats contain air bag comp...

Page 23: ...e retention ability such as a blanket or cushion on the seat The seat may be heated excessively and cause a low temperature burn 31 Do not place objects on the seat or on the backrest that may isolate...

Page 24: ...nstallation of antitheft device that could adversely affect performance and safety invalidate the warranty and also result in the vehicle not meeting type approval requirements 36 Before exiting the v...

Page 25: ...switch in the appropriate direction After adjusting the mirror lock the control by rotating the switch to the center position 0 to prevent accidental movements FOLDING MIRRORS 38 Fold the outside mirr...

Page 26: ...hen the headlight switch is turned to the AUTO position the lights on indicator light in the instrument cluster turns on off in conjunction with the automatic on off operation of the headlights IMPORT...

Page 27: ...are turned off completely this is particularly important when clearing ice and snow when it is particularly tempting to leave the engine running COMING HOME LIGHT SYSTEM The coming me home light syst...

Page 28: ...e position turn the headlight switch 1 to the OFF position switch the ignition to a position other than ON The warning light in the instrument cluster goes off when the rear fog light is turned off Wh...

Page 29: ...ection no matter what side of the road you must drive your vehicle left hand or right hand traffic Therefore it is not necessary to adjust the optical axis of the headlights when switching temporarily...

Page 30: ...28 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Select the proper headlight angle from the following chart Front seat Load Switch position Driver Passenger X 0 X X 1 X X X 2 X X 3...

Page 31: ...for less sensitivity slower response When the wiper lever is in the AUTO position and the ignition is switched ON the wipers may move automatically in the following cases if the windshield above the r...

Page 32: ...ship With headlight washers When the headlights are on the headlight washers operate automatically once every fifth time the windshield washer operates HEADLIGHT WASHER where provided The ignition mus...

Page 33: ...r with blades lifted from the windscreen 10 Do not activate the rain sensor while washing the vehicle in an automatic washing system 11 If ice is found on the windscreen make sure that the device was...

Page 34: ...32 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM 24 06010300 122 099...

Page 35: ...ial can be set at the intermediate positions between each mode 4 Rear window defogger switch Press the switch to turn on the rear window defogger The rear window defogger operates for about 15 minutes...

Page 36: ...34 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM 25 06010900 122 990...

Page 37: ...while the fan control dial is at a position other than 0 POWER WINDOWS CONTROLS 45 46 The ignition must be switched ON for the power windows to operate If the power window does not open close wait a...

Page 38: ...edures POWER WINDOW LOCK SWITCH This feature prevents the passenger s power window from operating Keep this switch in the locked position while children are in the vehicle 1 Locked position button dep...

Page 39: ...nt foreign objects and liquids from getting into the accessory socket correctly insert the plug into the accessory socket do not insert the cigarette lighter into the accessory socket noise may occur...

Page 40: ...th the doors locked it may require a few seconds for the boot lid latch to release after the electric boot lid opener is pressed The boot lid can be closed when the doors are locked with the key left...

Page 41: ...se exhaust gas to be drawn into the cabin This gas contains CO carbon monoxide which is colourless odourless and highly poisonous and it can cause loss of consciousness and death Moreover an open boot...

Page 42: ...under the hood area to make certain all filler caps are in place and all loose items e g tools oil containers etc have been removed lift the hood grasp the padded area on the support rod and secure th...

Page 43: ...s as it will raise the bonnet further and obstruct vision In addition the bonnet cannot be lowered manually therefore do not attempt to forcefully push the bonnet back down Otherwise it could deform t...

Page 44: ...eed as follows make sure the parking brake is applied If the engine is running turn it off pull up the unlock lever 1 to disengage the lock fig 44 standing outside of the vehicle hold the convertible...

Page 45: ...is turned off Otherwise the heat generated from the defogger could damage the convertible top and the internal material Before lowering or raising the convertible top stop in a safe place off the rig...

Page 46: ...d fingers away from the fastening mechanisms when moving the convertible top it is dangerous to place your hands or fingers near the fastening mechanisms Your hands or fingers could be caught and inju...

Page 47: ...RUMENT PANEL This section of the owner handbook gives you all the information you need to understand interpret and use the instrument panel correctly CONTROL PANEL AND INSTRUMENTS 46 WARNING LIGHTS AN...

Page 48: ...hboard illumination 2 Tachometer 3 Speedometer 4 Automatic transmission info display 5 Odometer Trip computer info Engine coolant temperature gauge Fuel gauge Outside temperature Speed limiter Cruise...

Page 49: ...ton Dashboard illumination 2 Tachometer 3 Speedometer 4 Automatic transmission info display 5 Odometer Trip computer info Engine coolant temperature gauge Fuel gauge Outside temperature Adjustable spe...

Page 50: ...economy monitor or Trip A is reset using the trip meter when the function which synchronizes the fuel economy monitor and the trip meter is on the fuel economy data and Trip A are reset simultaneousl...

Page 51: ...at the same time the beep sound is heard The set vehicle speed flashes several times The vehicle speed alarm can be set using the INFO switch The vehicle speed alarm function can be set between 30 and...

Page 52: ...y solely on the shift up shift down recommendations by indications The actual driving situation might require shift operations different from indication To avoid the risk of accidents the road and tra...

Page 53: ...n be interrupted The instrument panel warning light will stay on until the cause of the failure is eliminated Vehicles with Radio 7 The warning contents can be verified on the audio system Proceed as...

Page 54: ...ght where provided The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation check and turns off a few seconds later or when the engine is started If the light does not turn on or remains t...

Page 55: ...brake pedal more strongly than normal to stop the vehicle Stop the vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact a Fiat Dealership EBD Electronic Brake force Distribution SYSTEM WARNING If the EBD E...

Page 56: ...minutes for the oil to drain back into the sump inspect the engine oil level If it s low add the appropriate amount of engine oil while being careful not to overfill start the engine and check the wa...

Page 57: ...cle in a safe place immediately and contact a Fiat Dealership Handling procedure Illuminated light this indicates the possibility of overheating Park the vehicle in a safe place immediately and stop t...

Page 58: ...that the warning light turns off The advanced key battery is dead replace the key battery The advanced key is not within the operation range is placed in areas inside the cabin where it is difficult...

Page 59: ...ht may illuminate If this occurs it is the result of the weak battery and does not indicate an ABS malfunction Recharge the battery NOTE The brake assist system does not operate while the ABS warning...

Page 60: ...ime or you have a flat However when you find one low tire in a set of four that is an indication of trouble you should have someone drive the vehicle slowly forward so you can inspect any low tire for...

Page 61: ...se damage to your transmission Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible MASTER WARNING LIGHT Versions without Radio 7 The warning light turns on continuously if there is a malfunction in the batt...

Page 62: ...ng fuel is about 9 0 litres The light illumination timing may vary because fuel inside the fuel tank moves around according to the driving conditions and the vehicle posture Add fuel LOW WASHER FLUID...

Page 63: ...is turned on ADJUSTABLE SPEED LIMITER MAIN INDICATOR LIGHT The warning light switches on when the MODE switch on steering wheel is pressed and the adjustable speed limiter is activated see Speed limit...

Page 64: ...gether with the left direction indicator when the hazard warning light button is pressed SIDE LIGHTS AND DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS The warning light turns on when side lights or dipped beam headlights ar...

Page 65: ...ight Warning light What it means MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS The warning light switches on when the main beam headlights are turned on LOW ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE INDICATOR LIGHT for versions markets wher...

Page 66: ...or passenger s seat belt is unfastened after the LED turns on and the vehicle speed exceeds 20 km h the LED flashes again Passenger occupant classification system to allow the passenger occupant clas...

Page 67: ...Never tamper with the air bag pretensioner systems and always contact a Fiat Dealership perform all servicing and repairs Self servicing or tampering with the systems is dangerous An air bag pretensio...

Page 68: ...ns on how to use them correctly ACTIVE SAFETY SYSTEMS 67 AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS 71 OCCUPANT PROTECTION SYSTEMS 75 SEAT BELTS 76 SBA SYSTEM Seat Belt Alert 79 SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER AND LOAD LIMITIN...

Page 69: ...on Control System 69 70 71 The Traction Control System TCS enhances traction and safety by controlling engine torque and braking When the TCS detects driving wheel slippage it lowers engine torque and...

Page 70: ...SC may have a malfunction DSC OFF switch Press the switch fig 56 to turn off the TCS DSC The warning light in the instrument cluster will illuminate Press the switch again to turn the TCS DSC back on...

Page 71: ...Contact a Fiat Dealership when repairs or replacement servicing is required Do not replace the front bumper bonnet suspension aero parts or wheels with non genuine FCA parts Otherwise the system may...

Page 72: ...doing so you will brake in the shortest distance possible depending on the current road conditions 67 For the correct operation of the ABS the tyres must of necessity be the same make and type on all...

Page 73: ...m Initialization in this paragraph The warning light flashes when the system has a malfunction Refer to Warning lights and messages paragraph in Knowing the instrument panel chapter IMPORTANT Each tir...

Page 74: ...chains are used an emergency tire is used tire pressure monitoring system warning light may flash and then continue illuminating a tire is repaired using the emergency flat tire repair kit the tire p...

Page 75: ...d automatically IMPORTANT If the vehicle is driven within about 15 minutes of changing tires the warning light will flash because the sensor ID signal code would not have been registered If this happe...

Page 76: ...r tires and initialize the system when the tire pressure monitoring system warning light is turned on If the warning light turns on for a reason other than a flat tire the tire pressure of all four ti...

Page 77: ...elerator pedal is operated Always confirm the safety around the vehicle before starting to drive the vehicle WARNING 76 The presence of the TPMS does not permit the driver to neglect regular checks of...

Page 78: ...gnant women should always wear seat belts Ask your doctor for specific recommendations The lap belt should be worn SNUGLY AND AS LOW AS POSSIBLE OVER THE HIPS The shoulder belt should be worn across y...

Page 79: ...is still not retracting properly have it inspected contact a Fiat Dealership IMPORTANT Always wear the seat belt with it correctly routed in its guide 1 fig 64 Wearing a seat belt without the seat be...

Page 80: ...be replaced after any collision that caused them to deploy If the seat belt pretensioners and load limiters are not replaced the risk of injury in a collision will increase 84 Positioning the shoulder...

Page 81: ...e the air bags and seat belt pretensioners have fired they must be replaced A system malfunction or operation conditions are indicated by a warning Refer to Warning lights and messages and Warning sou...

Page 82: ...rable which would prevent it from activating in an accident The occupants or repairers could be seriously injured 91 Properly dispose of the pretensioner system Improper disposal of the pretensioner s...

Page 83: ...nt or small child sits on the passenger seat the system shuts off the passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner system so make sure the passenger air bag deactivation OFF indicator...

Page 84: ...is appropriate for your child and vehicle Child restraint systems are classified into the following 5 groups according to the UNECE 44 regulation Group Age Weight 0 Up to 9 months old Less than 10 kg...

Page 85: ...s Before purchasing a child restraint system it should be tested in the specific vehicle seating position or positions where it is intended to be used If a previously purchased child restraint system...

Page 86: ...propriate age and size of the child as well as the directions for installing the child restraint system Refer to the table Child restraint system suitability for various seat positions for child seat...

Page 87: ...s instructions which accompany the child restraint system ISOFIX anchor secured child restraint systems When installing a child restraint system to the passenger seat refer to the child restraint syst...

Page 88: ...e for ISOFIX forward child restraints systems of universal category approved for use in this mass group IL Suitable for particular ISOFIX child restraint systems CRS given in the attached list These I...

Page 89: ...eat as follows Passenger seat i Size child restraint systems X X Seating position not suitable for i Size universal child restraint systems IMPORTANT An i Size child restraint system refers to a child...

Page 90: ...s to 4 years old 9 kg 18 kg Child seat UF U GROUP 2 Approximately 3 to 7 years old 15 kg 25 kg Child seat UF U GROUP 3 Approximately 6 to 12 years old 22 kg 36 kg Child seat UF U U Suitable for univer...

Page 91: ...t remove the cover fig 69 Be careful not to lost the removed cover place the child restraint on the passenger seat pass the tether strap under the head restraint and install it to the tether anchor fi...

Page 92: ...light fig 72 does not illuminate remove the child restraint system switch the ignition to OFF and then reinstall the child restraint system if your child restraint system came equipped with a tether t...

Page 93: ...ed violently backward resulting in serious injury or death to the child If your vehicle is equipped with a passenger occupant classification system always make sure the passenger air bag deactivation...

Page 94: ...an airbag in front of it The child restraint system can be hit by the deploying air bag and knocked out of position A child in the child restraint system could be seriously injured or killed If your v...

Page 95: ...s are equipped on your vehicle by locating the SRS AIR BAG location indicators These indicators are visible in the area where the air bags are installed The air bags are installed in the following loc...

Page 96: ...unit 3 Seat belt pretensioners 4 Front air bag sensors 5 Side crash sensors 6 Air bag seat belt pretensioner system warning light 7 Side inflators and air bags 8 Passenger air bag deactivation indicat...

Page 97: ...nsors detect a frontal impact of greater than moderate force the driver s air bag inflates quickly helping to reduce injury mainly to the driver s head or chest caused by directly hitting the steering...

Page 98: ...Light Beep A system malfunction or operation conditions are indicated by a warning Refer to Warning lights and messages paragraph in Knowing your instrument panel chapter Refer to Warning sound is ac...

Page 99: ...resentative cases of collisions SRS equipment Types of collision A severe frontal near frontal collision A severe side collision A rear collision SRS equipment Seat belt pretensioner X both sides X im...

Page 100: ...bag equipment is designed to deploy in a collision In a side collision the seat belt pretensioners and the side air bags deploy only on the side in which the collision occurs The passenger front and...

Page 101: ...collisions may not be detected as severe enough to deploy the SRS air bag equipment impacts involving trees or poles A fig 78 frontal offset impact to the vehicle B fig 78 rear ending or running unde...

Page 102: ...is system shuts off the passenger front and side air bags and seat belt pretensioner system so make sure the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light turns on The air bag seat belt pretensioner...

Page 103: ...impact If the passenger air bag deactivation indicator light does not turn on after installing a child restraint system on the passenger seat first reinstall your child restraint system according to...

Page 104: ...ctivated Adult Ready Ready The occupant classification sensor may not detect a child seated on the seat in a child restraint system or a junior seat depending on the child s physical size and seated p...

Page 105: ...inflate with great force and speed Serious injuries could occur if someone is too close The driver should always hold onto only the rim of the steering wheel The passenger should keep both feet on th...

Page 106: ...age unrepaired Always have an expert repairer we recommend a Fiat Dealership inspect a damaged door Modifying a door or leaving any damage unrepaired is dangerous Each door has a side crash sensor as...

Page 107: ...etensioner system may not operate deploy or they may operate deploy accidentally The passenger will not have the supplementary protection of the air bags or the accidental operation deployment of the...

Page 108: ...pedals and information related to the environmental circumstances while the vehicle is driven Malfunction diagnosis information from each on vehicle computer Information related to controls of other...

Page 109: ...tensioner system warning light Seat belt pretensioners Related wiring Passenger air bag deactivation indicator light Passenger occupant classification sensor Passenger occupant classification module w...

Page 110: ...situation so that it can be a welcome companion with our comfort and our wallets in mind STARTING THE ENGINE 109 PARKING BRAKE 109 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 110 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 111 CRUISE CONTROL 11...

Page 111: ...The brake servo is not active until the engine is started so you would need to apply much more force than usual to the brake pedal 132 Do not start the engine by pushing towing or driving downhill Th...

Page 112: ...a gradient the front wheels must be steered towards the pavement when parking downhill or in the opposite direction if the vehicle is parked uphill If the vehicle is parked on a steep slope it is advi...

Page 113: ...36 Depress the clutch pedal fully to change gear correctly Therefore the floor area underneath the pedal unit must not be obstructed in any way Ensure that the floor mat is always laid flat and does n...

Page 114: ...mage Apply the parking brake or depress the brake pedal before moving the selector lever from N to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly D Drive D is the normal driving position From a stop the...

Page 115: ...nce Second gear fixed mode When the selector lever is moved back while the vehicle speed is about 2 km h or less the gearbox is set in the second gear The gear is set in second while in this mode for...

Page 116: ...on slippery road surfaces or at high speeds Shifting down while driving on wet snowy or frozen roads or while driving at high speeds causes sudden engine braking which is dangerous The sudden change i...

Page 117: ...ght amber turns on accelerate to the desired speed which must be more than 25 km h set the cruise control by pressing the SET switch at the desired speed The cruise control is set at the moment the SE...

Page 118: ...any of the following conditions occur the cruise control system is temporarily canceled the parking brake is applied Versions with Speed limiter the MODE switch for the adjustable speed limiter is pr...

Page 119: ...is no longer displayed and the adjustable speed limiter set indicator light amber turns off When the ON switch is pressed during adjustable speed limiter operation the system switches to the cruise co...

Page 120: ...vehicle speed is decreased to the set speed Verify the safety of the surrounding area and keep a safer distance between vehicles ahead and behind you PARKING SENSOR SYSTEM where provided 150 151 26 2...

Page 121: ...route you want to drive into The parking sensors are an aid for the driver but the driver must never allow their attention to lapse during potentially dangerous manoeuvres even those executed at low...

Page 122: ...el filler flap rises fig 92 The fuel filler flap operates in conjunction with the door locking unlocking mechanism To close press the fuel filler flap until a click sound is heard IMPORTANT Make sure...

Page 123: ...us because overfilling the fuel tank may cause fuel overflow or leakage Fuel overflow and leakage could damage the vehicle and if the fuel ignites it could cause a fire and explosion resulting in seri...

Page 124: ...images IMPORTANT If water snow or mud is deposited on the camera lens clean it with a soft cloth If this does not clean it use a mild detergent IMPORTANT If the camera is subjected to abrupt temperat...

Page 125: ...ntering the parking space continue backing up slowly so that the distance between the vehicle width lines and the sides of the parking space on the left and right are roughly equal continue to adjust...

Page 126: ...the tab IMPORTANT Adjusting the rear view monitor image quality must always be done when the vehicle is stationary Do not adjust the rear view monitor image quality while vehicle driving Adjusting th...

Page 127: ...cleaning it Avoid using dry rough or hard cloths The camera must be washed using clean water with the addition of car shampoo if necessary In washing stations which use steam or high pressure jets cl...

Page 128: ...th calm In an emergency we recommend that you call the freephone number found in the Warranty Booklet It is also possible to call the national or international universal freephone number to search for...

Page 129: ...indicators changes back to the normal flashing pattern The emergency stop signal system does not operate at vehicle speeds under about 60 km h If the brake pedal is depressed while driving on slipper...

Page 130: ...a natural phenomenon due to the difference in temperature and humidity between the inside and the outside of the glass which does not indicate a fault and does not compromise the normal operation of...

Page 131: ...l LED Low beams versions with Full LED headlights Full LED versions with halogen headlights H11 55 W Front direction indicator lights WY21W 21 W Side direction indicator lights WY5W 5 W Front fog ligh...

Page 132: ...Interior light Light bulb Category Wattage UNECE Overhead light 10 Boot lid light 5 UNECE stands for United Nations Economic Commission for Europe 130 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY...

Page 133: ...he reverse order of the removal procedure Headlights high beam with Daytime Running Lights LED versions Proceed as follows if you are changing the right bulb start the engine turn the steering wheel a...

Page 134: ...bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure Fog lights Proceed as follows if you are changing the right bulb start the engine turn the steering wheel all the way to the right and turn off engi...

Page 135: ...the connector with your finger and pulling the connector remove the unit 2 fig 109 by pressing the tab on the unit with your finger and pulling the unit forward to compress in the internal catch 3 fig...

Page 136: ...y peel back the boot lid side trim disconnect the connector 3 remove the two nuts 5 fig 115 and a screw 4 pull the unit rearward 6 fig 116 to remove it turn the socket and bulb assembly 7 fig 117 coun...

Page 137: ...ts Proceed as follows make sure the ignition is switched off and the headlight switch is off slide the unit 1 fig 119 as shown in the figure to remove it disconnect the electrical connector from the u...

Page 138: ...ses are grouped together in two fuse boxes located on the left side of the vehicle and under the bonnet FUSES ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE Proceed as follows make sure the ignition is switched off...

Page 139: ...the cover remove it slowly according to the following procedure disengage the rear lock 1 fig 122 by pressing down on the front tab with your fingers remove the front tab while slightly lifting the f...

Page 140: ...FUSE BLOCK ENGINE COMPARTMENT 123 07031602 121 001 138 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY...

Page 141: ...sion control system where provided F21 D LOCK 25 A Power door locks F22 H L RH 20 A Headlight RH F24 TAIL 20 A Taillights Number plate lights Position lights F25 DRL 15 A Daylight Running Lights F26 R...

Page 142: ...A For protection of various circuits F38 F39 F42 EVPS 30 A F43 FAN1 30 A Cooling fan F44 FAN2 40 A Cooling fan F47 DEFOG 30 A Rear window defogger F48 IG2 30 A For protection of various circuits F50 H...

Page 143: ...FUSES ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE 124 07031602 03F 002 141...

Page 144: ...F06 F07 AT IND 7 5 A AT shift indicator where provided F08 MIRROR 7 5 A Power control mirror F09 R_DECK R 30 A F10 R_DECK L 30 A F11 F WASHER 15 A Windscreen washer F12 P WINDOW 30 A Power windows F1...

Page 145: ...s with the water jet TIRE SERVICE KIT where provided 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 3 TOOL STORAGE Your vehicle is not equipped with a spare tire jack and wheel brace For details contact a Fiat Dealershi...

Page 146: ...necessary flash the hazard warning lights and set up the roadside emergency triangle unload passengers and cargo and remove the tire service kit shake the tire sealant well If the bottle is shaken af...

Page 147: ...rchase a new tire sealant kit at a Fiat Dealership IMPORTANT Do not throw away the empty tire sealant bottle after use Return the empty tire sealant bottle to a Fiat Dealership when replacing the tire...

Page 148: ...re has been over inflated loosen the screw cap on the air compressor and bleed some of the air out when the tire inflates to the specified tire inflation pressure turn the air compressor switch off tu...

Page 149: ...and the effectiveness of the tire service kit Carefully read the label before use avoid improper use Tire service kit is subject to expiration and must be replaced periodically The kit should be used...

Page 150: ...llow the instructions given below Proceed as follows to carry out a jump starting remove the battery cover fig 136 make sure the booster battery is 12 V and that its negative terminal is grounded if t...

Page 151: ...d sparks away from open battery cells Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous Hydrogen gas produced during normal battery operation could ignite and cause the battery to explode An exp...

Page 152: ...l the towing eyelet using the wheel brace or equivalent front fig 139 and rear fig 140 hook the towing rope to the towing eyelet 137 08060203 121 001 138 08060203 122 001 150 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 185...

Page 153: ...re towing the vehicle 37 The front and rear tow hooks should be used only for emergencies on the road You are allowed to tow the vehicle for short distances using an appropriate device in accordance w...

Page 154: ...will not be available when the engine is not running 152 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY EMERGENCY TOWING TOWING DESCRIPTION Proper lifting and towing are necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle Government a...

Page 155: ...erformance of the vehicle to be maintained over time as well as limited running costs and safeguarding the efficiency of the safety systems INTRODUCTION 154 ENGINE COMPARTMENT 160 BATTERY RECHARGING 1...

Page 156: ...ded intervals Emission control and related systems The ignition and fuel systems are highly important to the emission control system and to efficient engine operation Do not tamper with them All inspe...

Page 157: ...and wear check cleanliness of bonnet and luggage compartment locks cleanliness and lubrication of linkage visually inspect conditions of engine gearbox transmission pipes and hoses exhaust fuel system...

Page 158: ...on indicators hazard warning lights boot passenger compartment glove compartment instrumental panel warning lights etc Check and if necessary top up fluid levels 1 Check exhaust emissions smokiness Us...

Page 159: ...ry Check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks as well as cleanliness and lubrication of linkages Check handbrake lever travel and adjust if necessary Visually inspect conditions and wear of front rear...

Page 160: ...the Engine paragraph in the Technical specifications chapter stricltly comply with the replacement intervals in the Scheduled Servicing Plan It is advisable to contact a Fiat Dealership for spark plug...

Page 161: ...e engine running is dangerous It becomes even more dangerous when you wear jewelry or loose clothing Either can become entangled in moving parts and result in injury 188 Switch the ignition to off and...

Page 162: ...ENT CHECKING LEVELS 189 190 39 1 Window and headlight washer fluid 2 Engine oil dipstick 3 Engine oil cap 4 Engine coolant fluid 5 Brake clutch fluid 6 Battery 141 07030300 121 003 high jpg 160 MAINTE...

Page 163: ...r the first 5000 6000 km NOTE It is normal for all engines to consume engine oil under normal driving conditions Engine oil consumption may be as high as 400 g 1000 km This may be as a result of evapo...

Page 164: ...cked at a Fiat Dealership BATTERY MAINTENANCE 198 199 200 201 48 6 To get the best service from a battery keep it securely mounted keep the top clean and dry keep terminals and connections clean tight...

Page 165: ...artment contains hot components which may set it on fire 197 Brake fluid is poisonous and highly corrosive In the event of accidental contact immediately wash the affected parts with water and mild so...

Page 166: ...ive battery terminal IMPORTANT Before recharging the battery turn off all accessories and stop the engine IMPORTANT Make sure that the cables of the electrical system are correctly reconnected to the...

Page 167: ...wheel tires Check the tension of the snow chains after the first few metres have been driven IMPORTANT Using snow chains with tires with non original dimensions may damage the vehicle IMPORTANT Using...

Page 168: ...d vice versa keeping them on the same side of the vehicle 207 Travelling with partially or completely flat tires can cause safety problems and irreparable damages to the tire 208 Always use tires that...

Page 169: ...when gravel thrown in the air by another vehicle s tires hits your vehicle Keeping a safe distance between you and the vehicle ahead reduces the chances of having your paint chipped by flying gravel I...

Page 170: ...ng with wet brakes is dangerous Increased stopping distance or the vehicle pulling to one side when braking could result in a serious accident Light braking will indicate whether the brakes have been...

Page 171: ...nction or vehicle fire 213 If a seat belt appears frayed or has abrasions have it replaced by a Fiat Dealership If a seat belts is used under such a condition it cannot function at its full capacity w...

Page 172: ...nthusiasts and the technician but also just for those who want to know every detail of their vehicle IDENTIFICATION DATA 171 ENGINE 172 WHEEL AND TIRE SPECIFICATIONS 173 WEIGHTS 176 DIMENSIONS 177 FLU...

Page 173: ...to check the chassis number Vehicle Identification Number fig 150 TIRE PRESSURE LABEL Tire pressure label is located on the left side of door pillar for left hand drive versions fig 151 or on the righ...

Page 174: ...C kgm 24 5 corresponding engine speed rpm 2250 Spark plugs NGK SIKR9A7 Fuel Unleaded petrol 95 R O N EN 228 specifications IMPORTANT When cleaning the iridium plugs do not use a wire brush The fine pa...

Page 175: ...fer to Tire inflation pressure paragraph in Maintenance and care chapter After adjusting the tire pressure initialization of the TPMS system is necessary to make the system operate normally refer to T...

Page 176: ...d symbol 84Q 84S 84H 84V Load index and speed symbol 84Q 84S 84H 84V 84W COLD TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE Add 0 3 bar to the prescribed pressure when the tires are warm Recheck pressure value with cold ti...

Page 177: ...ed the maximum speed corresponding to the speed rating of the tyres used IMPORTANT 55 Keep your speed down when snow chains are fitted do not exceed 50 km h 30 mph Avoid potholes steps and pavements a...

Page 178: ...WEIGHTS Curb weight 1050 kg 176 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS...

Page 179: ...o the vehicle equipped with its standard supplied tyres Height is measured with vehicle unladen BOOT VOLUME 140 litres A B C D E F 4 055 4 075 2 310 1 230 1 495 1 740 1 505 Without license plate holde...

Page 180: ...Coolant versions with manual transmission litres 7 2 6 7 Coolant versions with automatic transmission litres 7 1 6 5 Manual transmission oil litres 2 1 Automatic transmission fluid litres 7 5 Rear dif...

Page 181: ...Replacement interval Engine oil SAE 5W 40 ACEA C3 API SN 9 55535 S2 or MS 12991 SELENIA K P E Contractual Technical Reference N F603 C07 According to Scheduled Servicing Plan Engine coolant Red protec...

Page 182: ...r axle with limited sleep differential oil Brake fluid and clutch fluid Synthetic fluid for brake and clutch systems Exceeds specifications FMVSS no 116 DOT 4 ISO 4925 SAE J1704 9 55597 or MS 90039 TU...

Page 183: ...IMPORTANT 56 The use of products with specifications other than those indicated above could cause damage to the engine not covered by the warranty 181...

Page 184: ...PERFORMANCE Top speed after the initial period of usage of the vehicle Version km h 1 4 Turbo Multi Air 140HP 215 182 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS...

Page 185: ...rim level equipment accessories use of the climate control system vehicle load presence of roof racks and other situations that adversely affect the aerodynamics or wind resistance lead to different f...

Page 186: ...The CO 2 emission level given in the following table refer to combined consumption Version CO 2 EMISSIONS ACCORDING TO THE EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE IN FORCE g km 1 4 Turbo Multi Air 140HP 148 184 TECHNICAL...

Page 187: ...costs The European Directive sets out that when the vehicle is handed over the last keeper or owner should not incur any expenses as a result of it having a zero or negative market value To hand your...

Page 188: ...MULTIMEDIA This chapter describes the main functions of Radio 3 and Radio 7 systems that can be fitted on the vehicle TIPS CONTROLS AND GENERAL INFORMATION 187 RADIO 3 188 RADIO 7 193 186 MULTIMEDIA...

Page 189: ...entering the system this could damage it beyond repair IMPORTANT INFORMATION Look at the screen only when it is necessary and safe If you need to look at the screen for a long time pull over to a safe...

Page 190: ...RADIO 3 FRONT PANEL 153 06020300 121 001 188 MULTIMEDIA...

Page 191: ...ek switch to skip forward to the beginning of the next track Press the seek switch within a few seconds after playback begins to track down to the beginning of the previous track Press the seek switch...

Page 192: ...ld the scan button MEDIA again during this interval Preset channel tuning The 6 preset channels can be used to store 6 MW LW and 12 FM stations To set a channel first select MW LW FM1 or FM2 Tune to t...

Page 193: ...rch press the list down button to select the previous list and press the list up button to select the next list When the selected category is Song or Audio book there is no list Bluetooth HANDS FREE D...

Page 194: ...lete List or Set Pairing Code Say Beep Pair Prompt Start the pairing process on your Bluetooth device Your pairing code is 0000 XXXX Input this on your Bluetooth device when prompted on the device See...

Page 195: ...radio to call up a station previously stored to the favourites list Press and hold the seek switch to go to the next station to return to the previous station USB Audio Bluetooth Audio Press the seek...

Page 196: ...layed IMPORTANT Do not press the screen strongly or press it with a sharp pointed object Otherwise the screen could be damaged NOTE For safety reasons touch panel operation is disabled while the vehic...

Page 197: ...r receivable radio stations Scanning stops at each station for about five seconds Select again to continue receiving the radio station you can change the radio frequency manually Rotate the commander...

Page 198: ...t Time Zone Select Daylight Savings Time Vehicle rain sensing Wiper Door Lock Other Devices select Bluetooth or Network Management System Tool Tips Language Temperature Distance Music Database Update...

Page 199: ...age and switch to the device operation Using your device perform a search for the Bluetooth device peripheral device select 124 Spider from the device list searched by the device Device with Bluetooth...

Page 200: ...the call press steering wheel button on the audio control switch or select Answer on the screen To reject the call press the hang up button on the audio control switch or select Ignore on the screen...

Page 201: ...roads the navigation system shows the roads in different widths and colours so that they can be easily identified A motorway will be thicker and a different colour than a small street Turn preview an...

Page 202: ...s selected as the destination The selected location is shown on the map Navigation Start if is selected or after 10 seconds of no user interaction By touching the location displayed on the screen you...

Page 203: ...or online service is available NOTE Some functions are not available depending on some countries and regions MAP SETTINGS The map is always shown on the screen Scroll the screen downward to display th...

Page 204: ...NT Never use a cup holder to hold hot liquids while the vehicle is moving Using a cup holder to hold hot liquids while the vehicle is moving is dangerous If the contents spill you could be scalded Do...

Page 205: ...securely reinstall it while paying attention to the precautions just mentioned Do not install two floor mats one on top of the other on the driver s side installing two floor mats one on top of the ot...

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Page 208: ...part of your vehicle and commit themselves to maintain it in tip top conditions Our knowledge and passion is tailored around designing products that promises all our drivers worry free driving Only wi...

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Page 212: ...le locking system 16 Driver Air Bag 95 DRL Daytime Running Lights 24 DSC system 67 Emergency flap opening 120 Emergency stop signal system 127 Emergency towing 152 Engine 172 Engine compartment 160 En...

Page 213: ...acing fuses 136 Rims and tires 173 Rims and tires provided 174 SBA system Seat Belt Alert 79 Scheduled servicing plan 156 Seat belt precautions 76 Seat belt pretensioner and load limiting systems 79 S...

Page 214: ...FCA Italy S p A MOPAR Technical Services Service Engineering Largo Senatore G Agnelli 3 10040 Volvera Torino Italia Print no 603 99 904 06 2016 2 Edition...

Page 215: ...NCE SPARK PLUGS INJECTORS AND BATTERIES LINEACCESSORI ROOF RACK BARS WHEEL RIMS WHY CHOOSING GENUINE PARTS This Owner Handbook is intended to show the vehicle s operating conditions For the enthusiast...

Page 216: ...els and versions described in this booklet at any time for technical and commercial reasons If you have any further questions please consult your FIAT dealer Printed in recycled paper without chlorine...

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