Get STARTING AND DRIVING Guide for Fiat 500 X 4 Door First Generation (2014-2024)

STARTING AND DRIVING

Let’s get to the "heart" of the vehicle:

seeing how you can exploit all of its

potential to the full.

STARTING THE ENGINE.................105

ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE (EPB).106

MANUAL GEARBOX .......................109

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.........110

TWIN CLUTCH TRANSMISSION.....112

START&STOP SYSTEM ..................115

SPEED LIMITER..............................117

ELECTRONIC CRUISE CONTROL ..117

We’ll look at how to drive it safely in any

situation, so that it can be a welcome

companion, with our comfort and

our wallets in mind.

MOOD SELECTOR (DRIVING

MODE SELECTOR).........................119

PARK ASSIST SYSTEM ..................121

LANE ASSIST SYSTEM (LANE

CROSSING WARNING)...................123

REAR VIEW CAMERA .....................124

TOWING TRAILERS ........................125

REFUELLING THE VEHICLE ...........129

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❒ if the engine does not start within 10

seconds, bring the ignition device

back to STOP and wait for 10-15

seconds before repeating the starting

procedure.

ENGINE STARTING

FAILURE

STARTING THE

ENGINE

Starting the engine with electronic

key battery (Keyless Go) run down

or flat

Before starting the engine, adjust the

seat, the interior rear view mirrors,

the door mirrors and fasten the seat

belt correctly.

If the ignition device does not respond

when the relevant button is pressed the

electronic key battery might be run

down or flat. Therefore, the system

does not detect the presence of the

electronic key on board the vehicle and

displays a dedicated message. In this

case, rest the rounded edge of the

electronic key (the side opposite the

metal insert) on the ignition device and

press the button using the electronic

key. The ignition device is thus

❒ after the manoeuvre has been

repeated, if the problem persists,

contact a Fiat Dealership.

Never press the accelerator pedal for

starting the engine.

Versions with automatic

transmission

If necessary, messages indicating the

starting procedure can be shown on

the display.

Proceed as follows:

❒ engage the electric parking brake

and set the gear lever to P (Park) or N

(Neutral);

ENGINE STARTING

PROCEDURE

❒ fully depress the brake pedal without

touching the accelerator;

105) 106) 107) 108)

31) 32) 33) 34)

activated and the engine can be

started.

❒ set the ignition device to AVV;

Versions with manual gearbox

Proceed as follows:

❒ if the engine does not start, bring the

ignition device back to STOP and

wait for 10-15 seconds before

❒ engage the electric parking brake

and place the gear lever in neutral;

WARNING

repeating the starting procedure;

❒ bring the ignition device to MAR. On

Diesel versions, warning light

❒ after the manoeuvre has been

repeated, if the problem persists,

contact a Fiat Dealership.

105) Do not try to start the engine by

pouring fuel or other flammable fluid inside

the throttle body air intake: this might

damage the engine and injury people

nearby.

lights up in the instrument panel:

wait for the warning light to switch off;

❒ fully depress the clutch pedal without

touching the accelerator;

106) It is dangerous to run the engine in

enclosed areas. The engine consumes

oxygen and produces carbon dioxide,

carbon monoxide and other toxic gases.

❒ turn the ignition device to AVV and

release it as soon as the engine starts;

107) The brake servo is not operational

until the engine has been started; therefore

you need to apply much more force than

usual to the brake pedal.

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108) Do not start the engine by pushing,

towing or driving downhill. These

manoeuvres may damage the catalytic

converter.

IMPORTANT In addition to parking the

vehicle with the parking brake always

engaged, the wheel steered, chocks or

stones positioned in front of the wheels

(when on a steep slope), a gear must

always be engaged (the 1^stgear with

the vehicle parked uphill or the reverse

gear with the vehicle parked downhill).

On versions with automatic

ELECTRIC PARKING

BRAKE (EPB)

The vehicle is equipped with electric

parking brake (EPB) to guarantee better

use and optimal performance

WARNING

compared to a manually operated

parking brake.

31) In the first period of use, i.e. in the first

1,600 km, we recommend not to demand

maximum performance from the vehicle

(for instance excessive accelerations,

extended travel at maximum speed,

sudden braking, etc.).

The electric parking brake features a

switch, located on the central tunnel fig.

89, a motor with caliper for each rear

wheel and an electronic control module.

transmission, place the gear lever at P

(Park).

IMPORTANT Should the vehicle battery

be faulty, to unlock the electric parking

brake the battery must be replaced.

The electric parking brake can be

engaged in two ways:

32) With the engine off, do not leave the

ignition device at MAR to prevent the

battery from draining.

33) A quick burst on the accelerator before

turning off the engine serves absolutely

no practical purpose; it wastes fuel and is

especially damaging to turbocharged

engines.

❒ manually pull the fig. 89 switch

located on the central tunnel, in the

direction shown by the arrow;

34) Warning light

will flash after

❒ automatically in "Safe Hold" or "Auto

starting or during prolonged cranking to

indicate a fault with the glow plug heating

system. If the engine starts, the vehicle can

be used as normal, but a Fiat Dealership

must be contacted as soon as possible.

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Apply" conditions.

89

Engaging the parking brake

manually

IMPORTANT Always engage the

electric parking brake before leaving the

vehicle.

109) 110) 111)

Briefly pull the switch located on the

central tunnel to manually engage the

electric parking brake when the vehicle

is stationary.

Noise may be heard from the rear of the

vehicle when engaging the electric

parking brake.

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A slight movement of the brake pedal

may be detected when engaging the

electric parking brake with the brake

pedal pressed.

IMPORTANT Driving the vehicle with

the electric parking brake engaged, or

using it several times to slow down

the vehicle, may cause severe damage

to the braking system.

IMPORTANT On versions with

automatic transmission never use the P

(Park) position instead of the electric

parking brake. Always engage the

electric parking brake when parking the

vehicle to prevent injury or damage

caused by the unexpected movement

of the vehicle.

With the electric parking brake

engaged, the

warning light on the

instrument panel and the LED on the

switch fig. 89 turn on.

Disengaging the electric parking

brake manually

To manually disengage the parking

brake, the ignition device must be at

MAR. It is also necessary to press the

brake pedal, then briefly press the

fig. 89 switch.

IMPORTANT With the EPB failure

warning light on, some functions of the

electric parking brake are deactivated.

In this case the driver is responsible

for brake activation and vehicle parking

in complete safety conditions.

IMPORTANT For vehicles equipped

with manual gearbox, if the clutch pedal

is released simultaneously with the

press of the accelerator, the electric

handbrake automatically releases.

Noise may be heard from the rear of the

vehicle and a slight movement of the

brake pedal may be detected during

disengagement.

ELECTRIC PARKING

BRAKE OPERATING

MODES

If, under exceptional circumstances, the

use of the parking brake is required

with the vehicle in motion, keep the

switch on the central tunnel pulled as

long as the brake action is necessary.

After disengaging the electric parking

brake, the warning light

The electric parking brake may operate

as follows:

on the

instrument panel and the LED on the

switch turn off.

❒ "Dynamic operating mode": this

mode is activated by pulling the fig. 89

switch repeatedly whilst driving;

The

warning light may switch

If the

warning light on the

on with the hydraulic system

temporarily unavailable; in this case

braking is controlled by the motors.

The brake lights (stop) also come

on automatically.

instrument panel remains on with the

electric parking brake disengaged, this

indicates a fault: in this case contact

a Fiat Dealership.

❒ "Static engagement and release

mode": with the vehicle stationary, the

electric parking brake can be activated

by pulling the switch once. On the other

hand, press the switch and the brake

pedal at the same time to disengage

the brake;

Release the switch on the central tunnel

to stop the braking action with the

vehicle in motion.

If, through this procedure, the vehicle is

braked until a speed below 3 km/h is

reached and the switch is kept pulled,

the parking brake will definitively

engage.

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❒ "Drive Away Release": the electric

parking brake will automatically

SAFE HOLD

It is a safety function that automatically

engages the electric parking brake in

the event of a dangerous condition for

the vehicle.

WARNING

disengage with the driver side seat belt

fastened and the detection of an action

performed by the driver to move the

vehicle (forward gear or reverse gear);

109) In the case of parking manoeuvres on

roads on a gradient, steer the wheels,

engage the parking brake, the first gear if

uphill and the reverse if downhill; on

versions with automatic transmission, set

the lever to "P". If the vehicle is parked

on a steep slope, you need to block the

wheels with a wedge or stone.

If:

❒ "Safe Hold": if the vehicle speed

is lower than 3 km/h and, for the

❒ the vehicle speed is below 3 km/h;

❒ the gear lever is not at P (Park)

(versions with automatic transmission);

versions with automatic transmission,

the gear lever is not in P (Park) position

and the driver intention of leaving the

vehicle is detected, the electric parking

brake will automatically engage to

hold the vehicle in safety conditions;

❒ the driver's seat belt is not fastened;

❒ the driver side door is open;

110) Never leave children unattended in

the vehicle. Always remove the key when

leaving the vehicle and take it with you.

❒ no attempted operation of the brake

pedal or the accelerator pedal, or, in

versions with manual gearbox, the

clutch pedal is detected

111) The electric parking brake must

always be engaged when leaving

the vehicle.

❒ "Auto Apply": if the vehicle speed is

lower than 3 km/h, the electric parking

brake will automatically engage with the

gear lever moved to P (Park) position

(versions with automatic transmission),

or with the ignition device at STOP

(versions with manual gearbox). The

LED on the switch turns on together

the electric parking brake engages

automatically to prevent vehicle

movement.

The Safe Hold function can be

temporarily disabled by pressing the

switch located on the central tunnel

and the brake pedal at the same time,

with the vehicle stationary and the

driver side door open.

with the

warning light on the

instrument panel when the parking

brake is engaged and applied to the

wheels. Each automatic parking brake

engagement can be cancelled by

pressing the switch on the central

tunnel and at the same time moving the

gear lever for the automatic

Once disabled, the function will activate

again when the vehicle speed reaches

20 km/h or the ignition device is moved

to STOP and then to MAR.

transmission to position P (Park) or the

ignition device to STOP (versions with

manual gearbox).

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1.6 E.torQ versions: To engage

reverse R from neutral, lift ring A fig. 90

under the knob and at the same time

move the lever to the right and then

backwards.

MANUAL GEARBOX

WARNING

112)

35)

35) Do not drive with your hand resting on

the gear lever as the force exerted, even

if slight, could lead over time to premature

wear of the gearbox internal components.

To engage the gears, press the clutch

pedal fully and put the gear lever into

the required position (the diagram

for gear engagement is shown on the

knob ).

IMPORTANT Reverse can only be

engaged when the vehicle is completely

stationary. For 1.6 E.torQ versions:

with the engine running, wait for at least

2 seconds with the clutch pedal fully

depressed before engaging reverse to

prevent damage to the gears and

grating.

To engage 6^thgear, operate the lever by

pressing it towards the right in order to

avoid engaging 4^thgear by mistake.

The same applies to the shift from 6^th

to 5^thgear.

IMPORTANT The clutch pedal should

be used only for gear changes. Do

not drive with your foot resting on the

clutch pedal, however lightly. In some

circumstances, the electronic clutch

control could cut in by interpreting the

incorrect driving style as a fault.

WARNING

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112) 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 not

interfere with use of the pedals.

1.4 Turbo MultiAir - 1.6 MultiJet -

2.0 MultiJet versions with manual

gearbox: To engage reverse R from the

neutral position, lift the ring A fig. 90

located under the knob, then move the

lever to the left and then forwards.

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To select the "sequential" mode, move

the lever from D (Drive) to the left: the

position + (upper gear) or – (lower gear)

can be reached; these are unstable

positions, which means that the lever

always returns to the central position.

The brake pedal and button A fig.

91 on the knob must be pressed to exit

position P (Park).

In these conditions, using a lower gear

improves vehicle performance and

prolongs the transmission's life, limiting

gearshifting and preventing

AUTOMATIC

TRANSMISSION

GEAR LEVER

overheating.

It is possible to shift from position D

(Drive) to the sequential mode

regardless of vehicle speed.

The fig. 91 lever has the following

positions:

❒ P = Park

❒ R = Reverse

Activation

To shift from position N (Neutral) to

position D (Drive) or R (Reverse), it is

advisable to press the brake pedal.

❒ N = Neutral

With gear lever in position D (Drive), to

activate the sequential drive mode,

move the lever to the left (– and +

indication of the trim). The gear

❒ D = Drive, (automatic forward speed)

❒ AutoStick: + shifting to higher gear

in sequential driving mode; – shifting

to lower gear in sequential driving

mode.

IMPORTANT DO NOT accelerate while

shifting from position P (or N) to another

position.

engaged will be shown on the display.

Gearshifting is made by moving the

gear lever forwards, towards symbol –

or backwards, towards symbol +.

113) 114) 115)

36) 37)

IMPORTANT After selecting a gear, wait

a few seconds before accelerating.

This precaution is particularly important

with engine cold.

Deactivation

To deactivate the sequential driving

mode, bring the gear lever back to

position D (Drive), automatic mode.

AUTOSTICK - Sequential

mode

"RECOVERY" OPERATION

(where provided)

In the case of frequent gearshifting (e.g.

when the vehicle is driven with a heavy

load, on slopes, with strong headwind

or when towing heavy trailers), it is

recommended to use the Autostick

(sequential shifting) mode to select and

keep a lower fixed ratio.

Transmission operation is constantly

monitored to detect any fault. If a

condition that might damage the

transmission is detected, the "recovery"

function is activated.

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The gear engaged is shown on the

display.

In this condition, the transmission stays

in 4th gear, regardless of the selected

gear.

To select a gear, move the lever

forwards or backwards.

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Positions P (Parking), R (Reverse) and

N (Neutral) still work. Icon

up in the display.

IGNITION LOCK AND

PARK POSITION

STEERING WHEEL

CONTROLS

(where provided)

might light

Versions equipped with the Keyless

Go system: this function requires the

gear lever to be positioned at P (Park);

then bring the ignition device to STOP.

Versions equipped with key without

remote control: this function requires

the gear lever to be positioned at P

(Park) before extracting the key from

the ignition device.

In the case of "recovery" operation

immediately contact the nearest Fiat

Dealership.

On some versions, the gearbox can be

managed sequentially using the

steering wheel controls fig. 92.

Temporary failure

In the event of a temporary failure,

correct transmission operation can be

restored for all the forwards gears by

proceeding as follows:

If the vehicle battery is flat and the

ignition key is engaged, the latter is

locked in position.

❒ stop the vehicle;

❒ bring the transmission lever to P

(Park).

To remove the key manually see

paragraph "Automatic transmission

lever unlock" in chapter "In an

emergency".

❒ bring the ignition device to STOP;

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❒ wait for about 10 seconds, then

restart the engine;

To use the controls on the steering

wheel, the gear lever must be in the

position D (Drive) or in central position

between (+) and (–):

GEAR ENGAGEMENT

DISABLING WITHOUT

BRAKE PEDAL PRESSED

❒ select the desired gear: correct

transmission operation should

be restored.

This system prevents you from moving

the gear lever from position P (Park) if

the brake pedal has not been previously

depressed.

❒ operating the (+) lever: engage a

higher gear;

IMPORTANT In the event of a

temporary failure it is in any case

recommended to contact a Fiat

Dealership as soon as possible.

❒ operating the (–) lever: engage a

lower gear.

To bring the gear lever to a position

other than P (Park), the ignition device

must be in position MAR (engine on

or off) and the brake pedal must be

depressed. Button A fig. 91 on the gear

lever knob must also be pressed.

The engagement of a lower (or higher)

gear is only permitted if the engine

rpm allow it.

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To select the "sequential" mode, shift

the lever from D (Drive) towards the left.

The reachable positions are + (higher

gear) or - (lower gear). These positions

are unstable: the lever always returns to

central position.

TWIN CLUTCH

TRANSMISSION

WARNING

113) Never use position P (Park) instead of

the electric parking brake. When the

vehicle is parked, always engage the

electric parking brake to prevent accidental

movements of the vehicle.

GEAR LEVER

The fig. 93 lever has the following

positions:

The lever has a button A fig. 93, which

must be pressed to move the lever

to P or R.

❒ P = Park

114) If position P (Park) is not engaged the

vehicle might move and hurt people.

Before leaving the vehicle make sure that

the gear lever is in position P and the

electric parking brake is engaged.

❒ R = Reverse

Shifting from P to any other position of

the selector lever, with ignition key in

MAR-ON position, must be made

pressing the brake pedal and using the

button A fig. 93.

❒ N = Neutral

❒ D = Drive, (automatic forward speed)

115) Do not position the gear lever at N

(Neutral), nor switch off the engine to travel

downhill. This type of driving is dangerous

and reduces the possibility of intervening in

the case of variation of the road traffic or

surface. You risk losing control of your

vehicle and causing accidents.

❒ "AutoStick": "+" shifting to higher

gear in sequential driving mode or

"–" shifting to lower gear in sequential

driving mode.

To shift from R to P, press the button A

fig. 93 when the engine is idle.

To shift from position N to D or R, you

need to press the brake pedal. It is

advisable not to accelerate and to

make sure that the engine is stabilised

at idle speed.

116)

38) 39)

WARNING

Shifting from D to N is free, while

shifting from D to R or P can only be

made by pressing the button A fig. 93.

36) Before moving the gear lever from

position P (Park), bring the ignition device

to position MAR and press the brake

pedal. Otherwise the gear lever might be

damaged.

AUTOMATIC DRIVING

MODE

37) Engage the reverse gear only with

vehicle at a standstill, engine idling and

accelerator completely released.

D can be selected from sequential

operation in any driving conditions.

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“Kick-Down” function

❒ the lever is shifted to an unstable

position: +, − or R;

To resume speed quickly, when the

accelerator pedal is pressed fully, the

transmission control system downshifts

(kick-down function).

❒ the lever is shifted from D to the left

in "Sequential mode";

❒ the paddles on the steering wheel

(where available) are operated "+"

or "-".

IMPORTANT When driving on roads

with poor grip conditions (snow, ice,

etc.) avoid activating the kick-down

function.

IMPORTANT Under certain conditions

(for example with small gradients and

brake pedal not fully pressed),

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Gearshifting suggestion

To use the paddles on the steering

wheel, the gear lever must be in

"Sequential mode" or in D:

switching off the engine by pressing the

button near the steering wheel (see

fig. 95) is not deactivated. In this case,

fully depress the brake pedal to make

the "Hill Hold" function available and

restart the engine, using the gear lever

or the paddles on the steering wheel

(where provided) as described

With the transmission in automatic

mode (selector lever in position D),

when gearshifting is required by the

paddles on the steering wheel (where

provided), the system shifts to

"Sequential mode" ("Autostick"),

displaying the engaged gear for about 5

seconds.

❒ steering wheel paddle (+) (pulling

paddle towards driver): engage higher

gear;

❒ steering wheel paddle (−) (pulling

paddle towards driver): engage lower

gear.

previously.

When this time has elapsed, if the

paddles are not operated anymore, the

system goes back to the automatic

mode (D), with following displaying.

The engagement of a lower (or higher)

gear is only permitted if the engine

revs allow it.

MOVING THE CAR

To move the car, from P press the

brake pedal and, using the button on

the gear lever, move the lever to the

desired position (D, R or "Sequential

mode"). The display will show the gear

engaged.

STARTING THE ENGINE

CONTROLS ON

STEERING WHEEL

(where provided)

Engine start-up is allowed only with the

gear lever in P or N position.

On starting, the system is at N or P (the

latter means neutral, but with the car’s

wheels locked mechanically).

40)

When the brake pedal is released, the

car starts moving forwards or

backwards, as soon as the manoeuvre

is activated ("creeping" effect). The

accelerator should not be pressed in

this case.

On some versions, the steering wheel

paddles can be used to change gear

fig. 94.

The engine restarts automatically if:

❒ the brake pedal is released (and the

lever is not at N or P);

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IMPORTANT The inconsistency

between the speed actually engaged

(shown on the display) and the position

of the gear lever is indicated by the

letter corresponding to the position of

the lever flashing on the trim (also

accompanied by an acoustic signal).

This condition should not be interpreted

as an operational fault, but simply as a

request by the system to repeat the

manoeuvre.

IMPORTANT With the electric parking

brake released and brake pedal

If the vehicle battery is flat and the

ignition key is engaged, the latter is

locked in position.

released, engine at idling speed and

gear lever in position D, R or sequential,

pay the utmost care because the car

can move even without the operation of

the accelerator pedal. This condition

can be used with the car on a level

surface during tight parking

Versions with a Start&Stop system:

in order to switch off the engine, the

vehicle needs to be stopped by

applying appropriate pressure on the

brake pedal. If the pressure is not

sufficient, the engine will not switch off.

This feature can be exploited so that

the engine does not switch off in

particular traffic conditions.

manoeuvres using the brake pedal only.

VEHICLE SHUTDOWN

Versions equipped with a Keyless

Go system: shift the gear lever to

P (Park) before shutting down the

vehicle by pressing the button next to

the steering wheel (see fig. 95).

IMPORTANT With engine running and

car stationary, in "Sequential mode",

the request for engaging 2^ndgear is not

accepted by the system (whether the

brake pedal is pressed or not).

Ignition key removal

The ignition key can be removed only if

the gear lever is in position P:

❒ if the engine is switched off with

the gear lever in position P: the

ignition key can be removed within 30

seconds;

If, with 1^stgear or reverse (R) engaged,

the following conditions occur:

❒ road slope over 5%;

❒ clutch overheated;

❒ if the engine is switched off with

the gear lever in a position other

than P: the P letter on the display and

on the gear lever trim flashes for 5

seconds and an acoustic signal will be

emitted at the same time. Move the

lever to P within 5 seconds; then it will

be possible to remove the ignition

key for about 30 seconds.

❒ engine torque constant for a given

period (e.g. if the car hits the pavement

or is parked downhill/uphill);

car movement is achieved by pressing

the accelerator pedal.

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Versions equipped with key without

remote control: shift the gear lever

to P (Park) before extracting the key

from the ignition device.

In both cases, if the described

conditions and times are not respected,

the ignition key will be automatically

locked.

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To remove the key, turn it to MAR and

then to STOP.

START&STOP

SYSTEM

WARNING

"RECOVERY"

FUNCTIONS

38) If the car is on a gradient, always

engage the electric parking brake BEFORE

placing the gear lever in P.

The Start&Stop system automatically

stops the engine each time the vehicle

is stationary and starts it again when

the driver wants to move off.

In case of a gear lever failure, the

instrument panel display could show a

dedicated message recommending that

the driver continues driving without

shifting the lever to the P position.

In this case, the transmission will

maintain the forward gear (with reduced

performance) even if the lever is

positioned at R or N.

39) Engage reverse only with the car

stationary, engine at idling speed and

accelerator pedal fully released.

In this way, the vehicle efficiency is

increased, by reducing consumption,

dangerous gas emissions and noise

pollution.

40) Using the paddles incorrectly (paddles

pushed towards the dashboard) could

break them.

117)

Once the lever is positioned at P, or

after shutting down the vehicle,

selecting R or any other forward gear

will no longer be possible. In this case,

contact a Fiat Dealership.

41)

OPERATING MODE

Engine stopping mode

Versions with manual gearbox

With the vehicle stopped, the engine

stops with gearbox in neutral and

clutch pedal released.

WARNING

Versions with automatic transmission

116) Never leave children unattended in

the car. Always remove the ignition key

when leaving the car and take the key with

you.

With vehicle at a standstill and brake

pedal pressed, the engine switches off

if the gear lever is in a position other

than R.

In the event of stops uphill, engine

switching off is disabled to make the

"Hill Hold Control" function available

(works only with running engine).

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The

warning light on the instrument

SYSTEM MANUAL

ACTIVATION/

DEACTIVATION

System deactivation

panel switches on to signal that the

engine was stopped.

A message will appear on the display

when the system is deactivated. In this

condition, the LED on the fig. 96 button

is on.

To activate/deactivate the system

manually, press the fig. 96 button

located on the dashboard in central

position.

Engine restarting mode

Versions with manual gearbox

SAFETY FUNCTIONS

To restart the engine, press the clutch

pedal.

On 4x4 versions, each time the

"Traction" mode is set through the

MOOD selector, the system is disabled;

the Start&Stop system can be

reactivated by pressing the fig. 96

button. When exiting from the "Traction"

mode, the Start&Stop system enters

the previously set status.

When the engine is stopped through

the Start&Stop system, if the driver

releases their seat belt or opens the

driver's or passenger's door, the engine

can be restarted only by using the

ignition device.

If the vehicle does not start when the

clutch is pressed, place the gear lever

in neutral and repeat the procedure.

If the problem persists, contact a Fiat

Dealership.

This condition is indicated to the driver

both through a buzzer and a message

on the display.

Versions with automatic transmission

To restart the engine, release the brake

pedal.

With brake pressed, if the gear lever is

in automatic mode - D (Drive) - the

engine can be restarted by moving the

lever to R (Reverse) or N (Neutral) or

"AutoStick".

WARNING

117) If the battery needs to be replaced,

always contact a Fiat Dealership. Replace

the battery using a new one of the same

type (HEAVY DUTY) and having the same

specifications.

With brake pressed, if the gear lever is

in "AutoStick" mode, the engine can be

restarted by moving the lever to "+" or

"–", or R (Reverse) or N (Neutral).

When the engine has been stopped

automatically, keeping the brake pedal

pressed, the brake can be released

keeping the engine off by quickly

shifting the gear lever to P (Park).

To restart the engine, just move the

lever out of position P.

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WARNING

System activation

Activation of the system is indicated by

the

41) If the climate comfort is to be favoured,

the Start&Stop system can be deactivated,

for a continuous operation of the climate

control system.

warning light switching on and,

on some versions, by a message on the

display. In this condition, the LED on

the fig. 96 button is off.

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AUTOMATIC

DEACTIVATION OF THE

DEVICE

SPEED LIMITER

ELECTRONIC

CRUISE CONTROL

DESCRIPTION

The device deactivates automatically in

the event of fault in the system. In this

case, contact a Fiat Dealership.

This is an electronically controlled

driving assistance device that allows

the desired vehicle speed to be

This device allows the speed of the

vehicle to be limited to values which

can be set by the driver.

maintained, without having to press the

accelerator pedal. This device can be

used at a speed above 30 km/h on

long stretches of dry, straight roads

with few variations (e.g. motorways).

It is therefore not recommended to use

this device on extra-urban roads with

traffic. Do not use it in town.

The maximum speed can be set both

with vehicle stationary and in motion.

The minimum speed that can be set is

30 km/h.

When the device is active, the vehicle

speed depends on the pressure at

the accelerator pedal, until the

programmed speed limit is reached

(see "Speed limit programming"

paragraph).

ACTIVATING THE DEVICE

118) 119) 120)

ACTIVATING THE DEVICE

To activate the device press button A

fig. 98.

Activation of the device is indicated by

To activate the device press button A

fig. 97 on the steering wheel.

the

warning light on the instrument

panel switching on and, on some

versions, by a message on the display.

If the Speed Limiter is activated, button

Afig. 98 must be pressed twice to

activate the Cruise Control.

The device cannot be engaged in 1^stor

reverse gear: it is advisable to engage

it in 3^rdgear or higher.

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When travelling downhill with the device

active, the vehicle speed may slightly

exceed the set one.

DEACTIVATING THE

DEVICE

Lightly pressing the brake pedal or

pressing the CANC button deactivates

the electronic Cruise Control without

deleting the stored speed.

IMPORTANT Before pressing the SET +

or SET – buttons, the vehicle must be

travelling at a constant speed on a

flat surface.

The Cruise Control may be deactivated

also by applying the electric parking

brake (EPB) or when the braking

system is operated (e.g. operation of

the ESC system).

SPEED INCREASE

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Once the electronic Cruise Control has

been activated, the speed can be

increased by pressing button SET +.

IMPORTANT It is dangerous to leave

the device on when it is not used. There

is a risk of inadvertently activating it

and losing control of the vehicle due to

unexpected excessive speed.

DEACTIVATING THE

DEVICE

SPEED DECREASE

The electronic Cruise Control is

deactivated by pressing button A fig. 98

or bringing the ignition device to STOP.

With the device activated, the speed

can be decreased by pressing button

SET – .

SETTING THE DESIRED

SPEED

RECALLING THE SPEED

WARNING

Proceed as follows:

For versions with automatic

❒ to activate the device press button A

fig. 98;

transmission operating in D mode (Drive

- automatic), press and release the

RES button to recall the previously set

speed.

118) While travelling with the device

activated, do not move the gear lever to

neutral.

❒ when the vehicle has reached the

desired speed, press button SET + (or

SET –) and release it to activate the

device. When the accelerator is

released, the vehicle will keep the

selected speed automatically.

119) In the event of device faults or failures,

go to a Fiat Dealership.

For versions with manual gearbox or

automatic transmission in Autostick

(sequential) mode, before recalling the

previously set speed you should

accelerate until getting close to it, then

press and release the RES button.

120) The electronic Cruise Control can be

dangerous if the system cannot keep a

constant speed. In specific conditions

speed may be excessive, resulting in the

risk of losing control of the vehicle and

causing accidents. Do not use the device

in heavy traffic or on winding, icy, snowy or

slippery roads.

If needed (e.g. when overtaking), you

can increase speed simply by pressing

the accelerator; when you release the

pedal, the vehicle goes back to the

speed stored previously.

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"Auto" MODE

MOOD SELECTOR

(driving mode

selector)

This mode is aimed at comfort and

safety in normal grip and driving

conditions. On 4x4 versions, this mode

also reduces fuel consumption, since

it automatically disconnects the

transmission from the rear wheels if the

road and driving conditions allow it, in

addition to changing drive torque

distribution between the front and rear

axles.

The Mood Selector is a device that

allows the driver to select three different

driving modes (vehicle response)

according to their needs and to the

road and traffic conditions, by manually

adjusting the central tunnel knob ring

nut A fig. 99.

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The device, through the on-board

electronic system, operates on the

vehicle's dynamic control systems:

engine, steering, ESC system, 4x4

system (if available), gearbox/

Activation

Starting from the active "Traction/All

Weather" mode, turn the ring nut

anticlockwise, keeping it in this position

for at least half a second, and in any

case until the relevant LED turns on,

and the selected mode is shown on the

display. The LED for the previously set

mode will simultaneously turn off. Upon

release, the ring nut will return to the

central position.

- "Auto" mode

transmission, and is interfaced with the

instrument panel.

The rotating ring nut is monostable

type. In other words, it always returns

to the central position when released.

The acceptance by the system of

the requested driving mode is signalled

by the LED, located besides the

symbol, coming on, and by the

corresponding symbol appearing on the

instrument panel display.

- "Traction" mode (4x4 or 4x2 versions

depending on the trim level)

Starting from the active "Sport" mode,

turn the ring nut clockwise, keeping it in

this position for at least half a second,

and in any case until the relevant LED

turns on, and the selected mode is

shown on the display. The LED for the

previously set mode will simultaneously

turn off. Upon release, the ring nut will

return to the central position.

- "All Weather" mode (only 4x2 versions

depending on the trim level)

When the engine is started the system

normally stays in the driving mode

that was active before switching off; for

versions/markets where provided the

system always sets itself to "Auto"

mode at start-up.

- "Sport" mode.

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"Traction"/"All Weather" MODE

"Sport" MODE

FAULT INDICATIONS

It is a driving mode for safety in poor

vehicle grip conditions (wet/slippery

road surface, rain, snow). On the 4x4

versions use is also recommended

on unsurfaced roads or off-road.

It is the mode that emphasises the

pleasure of sport driving; it increases

fuel consumption however. Traction

is optimised on 4x4 versions, allowing

the vehicle road-hold performance

to be improved, even on bends.

In the case of system and selector

faults, the mode change option will be

automatically disabled. The system

will automatically set itself to "Auto"

mode. In these cases the display will

show a dedicated warning. Go to a Fiat

Dealership as soon as possible to

have the system checked.

Activation

Starting from the active "Auto" mode,

turn the ring nut clockwise, keeping it in

this position for at least half a second,

and in any case until the relevant LED

turns on, and the selected mode is

shown on the display. The LED for the

previously set mode will simultaneously

turn off. Upon release, the ring nut will

return to the central position.

Starting from the active "Auto" mode,

turn the ring nut anticlockwise, keeping

it in this position for at least half a

second, and in any case until the

relevant LED turns on, and the selected

mode is shown on the display. The

LED for the previously set mode will

simultaneously turn off. Upon release,

the ring nut will return to the central

position.

Starting from the active "Sport" mode,

turn the ring nut anticlockwise, keeping

it in this position for at least half a

second, and in any case until the

relevant LED turns on, and the selected

mode is shown on the display. The

LED for the previously set mode will

simultaneously turn off. Upon release,

the ring nut will return to the central

position.

Starting from the active "Traction/All

Weather" mode, turn the ring nut

clockwise, keeping it in this position for

at least half a second, and in any case

until the relevant LED turns on, and

the selected mode is shown on the

display. The LED for the previously set

mode will simultaneously turn off. Upon

release, the ring nut will return to the

central position.

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Activation

Detection distances

PARK ASSIST

SYSTEM

The sensors are automatically activated

when reverse gear is selected. As the

distance from the obstacle behind

the vehicle decreases, the frequency of

the acoustic signal increases.

If several obstacles are detected by the

sensors, only the nearest one is

considered.

SENSORS

Indication on display

121)

The indications regarding the Park

Assist system are shown on the

instrument panel display only if the

"Acoustic signal and display" item in the

"Settings" menu of the Uconnect™

system is selected (for more

42) 43)

Acoustic signal

The parking sensors, located in the rear

bumper fig. 100, are used to detect

the presence of any obstacles near the

rear part of the vehicle.

When reverse is engaged and there is

an obstacle behind the vehicle, an

acoustic signal is activated and the

signal varies as the distance of the

obstacle from the bumper varies.

The frequency of the acoustic signal:

The sensors warn the driver about the

presence of possible obstacles with

an intermittent acoustic signal and,

depending on the version, also with

visual indications on the instrument

panel display.

information, see the description in the

dedicated chapter).

The system indicates the presence of

an obstacle by displaying a single arc in

one of the possible areas, in

❒ increases as the distance between

the vehicle and the obstacle decreases;

❒ becomes continuous when the

distance separating the vehicle from the

obstacle is less than about 30 cm;

accordance with the distance of the

object and the position in relation to the

vehicle. If the obstacle is detected in

the rear central area, a single arc will be

displayed as the obstacle approaches,

first constant, then flashing, in addition

to an acoustic signal.

❒ is constant if the distance between

the vehicle and the obstacle is

unchanged. If this situation concerns

the side sensors, the signal will stop

after approximately 3 seconds to avoid,

for example, indications in the event

of manoeuvres along a wall.

OPERATION WITH

TRAILER

The operation of the sensors is

❒ stops immediately if the distance of

the obstacle increases.

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automatically deactivated when the

trailer's electrical connection is inserted

in the vehicle's tow hook socket.

When the system emits the acoustic

signal, the volume of the Uconnect™

system is automatically lowered.

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Sensors are reactivated on removing

the trailer's electrical connection.

Before using the Park Assist system, it

is recommended to remove the tow

hook ball assembly and the relevant

attachment from the vehicle Failure to

comply with this prescription may

cause personal injuries or damage to

vehicles or obstacles since, when

the continuous acoustic signal is

emitted, the tow hook ball is already in

a position that is much closer to the

obstacle than the rear bumper. In

addition, the sensors may provide a

false indication, interpreting the tow

hook ball assembly and the relevant

attachment as an obstacle in the area

behind the vehicle.

❒ the signals sent by the sensor can

also be altered by the presence of

ultrasonic systems (e.g. pneumatic

brake systems of trucks or pneumatic

drills) near the vehicle;

WARNING

121) Parking and other potentially

dangerous manoeuvres are, however,

always the driver’s responsibility. When

performing these operations, always make

sure that there are no other people

(especially children) or animals on the route

you want to take. 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 speeds.

❒ Parking assistance system

performance can also be influenced by

the position of the sensors, for example

due to a change in the ride setting

(caused by wear to the shock

absorbers, suspension), or by changing

tyres, overloading the vehicle or fitting

specific trims that require the vehicle to

be lowered;

❒ the presence of a tow hook without

trailer, which may interfere with the

correct operation of the parking

sensors. If a fixed tow hook is installed,

the parking sensors cannot operate

correctly. In the case of vehicles fitted

with removable tow hook, whether

as standard or installed after the vehicle

was purchased, it is advisable to

remove it whenever it is not used, to

prevent incorrect operation of the

sensors;

WARNING

42) The sensors must be clean of mud,

dirt, snow or ice in order for the system to

operate correctly. Be careful not to scratch

or damage the sensors while cleaning

them. Avoid using dry, rough or hard

cloths. The sensors should be washed

using clean water with the addition of car

shampoo if necessary. When using special

washing equipment such as high pressure

jets or steam cleaning, clean the sensors

very quickly keeping the jet more than

10 cm away.

GENERAL WARNINGS

Some conditions may influence the

performance of the parking system:

❒ reduced sensor sensitivity and a

reduction in the parking assistance

system performance could be due to

the presence of: ice, snow, mud, paint,

etc. on the surface of the sensor;

❒ the presence of adhesives on the

sensors. Therefore, take care not to

place adhesives on the sensors.

43) Have interventions on the bumper in

the area of the sensors carried out only by

a Fiat Dealership. Interventions on the

bumper that are not carried out properly

may compromise the operation of the

parking sensors.

❒ the sensor may detect a non-existent

obstacle ("echo interference") due to

mechanical interference, for example

when washing the vehicle, in rain

(strong wind), hail;

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If the vehicle continues going beyond

the line of the lane without any

intervention from the driver, the

warning light (or the icon on the

display) will be displayed on the

instrument panel to urge the driver to

bring the vehicle back into the limits of

the lane.

LANE ASSIST

SYSTEM (lane

crossing warning)

DESCRIPTION

44) 45) 46) 47) 48) 49)

The Lane Assist system makes use of a

camera located on the windscreen to

detect the lane limits and calculate

the position of the vehicle within such

limits, in order to make sure that it

remains inside the lane.

IMPORTANT The system monitors the

presence of the driver's hands on

the steering wheel. If they are

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On some versions, a dedicated

message appears on the display when

it is activated and deactivated.

not detected, the system emits an

acoustic signal and deactivates until it is

reactivated by pressing the dedicated

button (see description below).

When one limit of the lane is detected

and the vehicle crosses it (direction

indicator off), warning light (or the

icon on the display) will be displayed on

the instrument panel to urge the driver

to bring the vehicle back into the lane.

In this case, the tactile warning

(vibration on the steering wheel) is not

provided.

When both limits of the lane are

detected and the vehicle crosses one of

them without the awareness of the

driver (direction indicator off), the Lane

Assist system provides a tactile warning

by applying torque to the steering

wheel (vibration), thus advising the

driver that he must take an action to

remain in the lane.

Activation conditions

Once switched on, the system

becomes active only if the following

conditions are met:

❒ the driver always keeps at least one

hand on the steering wheel;

❒ vehicle speed ranges between 60

km/h and 180 km/h;

IMPORTANT The torque applied to the

steering wheel by the system is

❒ the lane limit lines are perfectly visible

on both sides;

SYSTEM ACTIVATION/

DEACTIVATION

sufficient for the driver to notice it, but

always limited, so that they can easily

override it, and the driver always

maintains control of the vehicle. The

driver can therefore turn the steering

wheel as required at all times.

❒ there are suitable visibility conditions;

The Lane Assist system can be

enabled/disabled using button A fig.

101, located on the left stalk.

Each time the engine is started, the

system keeps the activation status

there was when it was previously

switched off.

❒ the road is straight or with wide

radius bends;

❒ a suitable distance is kept from the

vehicle in front;

❒ the direction indicator (for leaving the

lane) is not active;

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48) The camera may have limited or absent

operation due to weather conditions such

as: heavy rain, hail, thick fog, heavy snow,

formation of ice layers on the windscreen.

❒ the lane limit lines are perfectly visible

on both sides (for activation of the

tactile warning only).

REAR VIEW CAMERA

DESCRIPTION

NOTE The system does not apply the

vibration to the steering wheel every

time a safety system is activated

(brakes, ABS, ASR system, ESC

system, Full Brake Control system,

etc.).

49) Camera operation may also be

compromised by the presence of dust,

condensation, dirt or ice on the

windscreen, by traffic conditions (e.g.

vehicles that are driving not aligned with

yours, vehicle driving in a transverse or

opposite way on the same lane, bend with

a small radius of curvature), by road

surface conditions and by driving

The camera A fig. 102 is located on the

tailgate.

122)

50)

conditions (e.g. off-road driving). Make sure

the windscreen is always clean. Use

specific detergents and clean cloths to

avoid scratching the windscreen. The

camera operation may also be limited or

absent in some driving, traffic and road

surface conditions.

WARNING

44) Projecting loads on the roof of the

vehicle may interfere with the correct

operation of the camera. Before starting

make sure the load is correctly positioned,

in order not to cover the camera operating

range.

45) If the windscreen must be replaced

due to scratches, chipping or breakage,

contact exclusively a Fiat Dealership.

Do not replace the windscreen on your

own, risk of malfunction! It is advisable to

replace the windscreen if it is damaged

in the area of the camera.

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Every time reverse is engaged, the

display fig. 103 shows the area around

the vehicle, as seen by the rear camera.

46) Do not tamper with nor operate on the

camera. Do not close the openings in

the aesthetic cover located under

the interior rear view mirror. In the event of

a failure of the camera, contact a Fiat

Dealership.

47) Do not cover the operating range of the

camera with stickers or other objects.

Also pay attention to other objects on the

bonnet (e.g. a layer of snow) and make

sure they do not interfere with the camera.

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SYMBOLS AND

MESSAGES ON THE

DISPLAY

TOWING TRAILERS

IMPORTANT

123) 124)

WARNING

A superimposed central broken line

indicates the centre of the vehicle

to facilitate parking manoeuvres or tow

hook alignment. The various coloured

areas indicate the distance from the

rear of the vehicle.

122) Parking and other potentially

For towing caravans or trailers the

vehicle must be fitted with an approved

tow hook and an adequate electrical

system. Should aftermarket installation

be requested, this must be carried

out by specialists.

dangerous manoeuvres are, however,

always the driver’s responsibility. While

carrying out these manoeuvres, always

make sure that no people (especially

children) or animals are in the area

concerned. The camera is an aid for the

driver, but the driver must never allow

his/her attention to lapse during potentially

dangerous manoeuvres, even those

executed at low speeds. Always maintain a

moderate speed, so as to be able to

brake promptly in the case of obstacles.

The table below shows the

approximate distances for each area

fig. 103:

Install any specific and/or additional

door mirrors as specified by the

Highway Code.

Remember that when towing a trailer,

steep hills are harder to climb, braking

distances increase and overtaking

takes longer depending on the overall

weight of the trailer. Engage a low gear

when driving downhill, rather than

constantly using the brake. The weight

the trailer exerts on the vehicle tow

hook reduces the vehicle's loading

capacity by the same amount. To make

sure that the maximum towable weight

is not exceeded (given in the vehicle

registration document) account should

be taken of the fully laden trailer,

including accessories and luggage.

Do not exceed the speed limits specific

to each country you are driving in, in

the case of vehicles towing trailers.

In any case, the top speed must not

exceed 100 km/h.

Distance from the

Area

rear of the vehicle

Red (A)

Yellow (B)

Green (C)

0–30 cm

30–100 cm

1 m or more

WARNING

50) It is vital, for correct operation, that the

camera is always kept clean and free

from mud, dirt, snow or ice. Be careful not

to scratch or damage the camera while

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,

clean the camera quickly, keeping the

nozzle more than 10 cm away from the

sensors. Do not apply stickers to the

camera.

IMPORTANT When parking, take the

utmost care over obstacles that may be

above or under the camera range.

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Any electric brake must be powered

directly by the battery through a cable

with a cross-section of no less than 2.5

mm². In addition to the electrical

branches, the vehicle electrical system

can only be connected to the supply

cable for an electric brake and to the

cable for an internal light for the trailer,

not exceeding 15 W. For connections,

use the preset control unit with a

battery cable with section not less than

2.5 mm². The use of auxiliary loads

other than external lights (e.g. electric

brake) must take place with engine

running.

For the electrical connection a standard

connector should be used which is

generally placed on a special bracket

normally fastened to the towing device,

and a special ECU for external trailer

light control must be installed on the

vehicle. 7 or 13-pin 12 V DC

connections should be used (CUNA/

UNI and ISO/DIN Standards). Follow

any instructions provided by the vehicle

manufacturer and/or the towing device

manufacturer.

INSTALLING A TOW

HOOK

The towing device should be fastened

to the body by specialised personnel

according to any additional and/or

integrative information supplied by the

Manufacturer of the device. It must also

meet current regulations with reference

to Directive 94/20/EC and subsequent

amendments.

For any version the towing device used

must be right for the towable weight

of the vehicle on which it is to be

installed.

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Assembly diagram

The tow hook structure must be secured to the body in the points shown in the figure fig. 104.

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.

IMPORTANT To install a tow hook contact a Fiat Dealership.

127

WARNING

123) The ABS with which the vehicle is equipped will not control the braking system of the trailer. Take particular care when travelling on

slippery roads.

124) Never modify the braking system of the vehicle to control the trailer brake. The trailer braking system must be fully independent of the

vehicle’s hydraulic system.

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Opening the flap

Emergency refuelling

REFUELLING THE

VEHICLE

To refuel proceed as follows:

Proceed as follows:

❒ unlock flap A fig. 105 by pressing on

the specified point and then open it;

❒ open the boot and take adaptor C

fig. 106, located in the tool box or in the

Fix&Go kit container (according to the

versions);

125) 126) 127)

❒ introduce the dispenser in the filler

and refuel;

PETROL ENGINES

Only use unleaded petrol with a number

of octanes (R.O.N.) not lower than 95

(EN 228 specification).

❒ open flap A fig. 105, as described

previously;

❒ introduce the adaptor in the filler as

shown and refuel;

DIESEL ENGINES

51)

Only use Diesel for motor vehicles (EN

590 specification).

When using or parking the vehicle for a

long time in the mountains or cold

areas, it is advisable to refuel using

locally available diesel. In this case, it is

also advisable to keep the tank over

50% full.

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❒ at the end of refuelling, before

removing the dispenser, wait for at least

10 seconds in order for the fuel to

flow inside the tank;

REFUELLING

PROCEDURE

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❒ then remove the dispenser from the

filler and close flap A.

❒ after refuelling, remove the adaptor

and close the flap;

"Capless Fuel" is a device at the

opening for the fuel tank which opens

and recloses automatically when the

fuel supply gun is introduced/removed.

The "Capless Fuel" device is provided

with an inhibitor which prevents

refuelling with incorrect fuel.

The flap is provided with a dust cover

gaiter B which prevents deposits of

impurities and dust at the end of the

filler when the flap is closed.

❒ finally refit the adaptor in the boot.

WARNING

125) Do not apply any object/plug to the

end of the filler which is not provided

for the vehicle. Using non-approved

objects/plugs may cause pressure

increase in the tank, leading to dangerous

conditions.

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126) Do not get close to the filler of the

tank with naked flames or lit cigarettes: risk

of fire. Do not get too close to the filler

with your face, in order not to inhale

harmful vapours.

127) Do not use a mobile phone near the

fuel pump: risk of fire.

WARNING

51) Vehicles with a diesel engine must only

be filled with diesel fuel for motor vehicles,

in compliance with European Standard

EN 590. The use of other products or

mixtures may damage the engine beyond

repair and consequently invalidate the

warranty, due to the damage caused. If

you accidentally refuel with another type of

fuel, do not start the engine, and drain

the tank. If the engine has run, even for a

very short time, you will need to have

the entire fuel supply system emptied in

addition to the tank.

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