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Each time button SET + is pressed the

set speed will be fine tuned.

RECALLING THE SPEED

With transmission operating in D

(Drive), press and release the RES

button to recall the previously set

speed.

IMPORTANT

Decreasing speed

145) While driving with the device active,

never move the gear lever to neutral.

146) In case of a malfunction or failure of

the device, contact a Fiat Dealership.

147) 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.

With the device activated, the speed

can be decreased by pressing button

SET –.

Keeping the button pressed, the set

speed will decrease until the button is

released, then the new speed will be

stored.

DEACTIVATING THE

DEVICE

Pressing the CANC button or pressing

the brake pedal as the car is slowing

down deactivates the electronic Cruise

Control without deleting the stored

speed.

Each time button SET – is pressed the

set speed will be fine tuned.

The Cruise Control can also be

deactivated if the electric parking

brake (EPB) is activated or if the

braking system intervenes (e.g. the

ESC system) or in other particular

conditions.

WARNING Pressing the button SET

+ (or SET –) the speed is adjusted

depending on the selected unit of

measurement ("metric" or "imperial")

set through the Menu of the instrument

panel display or, depending on the

versions, in the menu of Uconnect™

(see "Settings" in the "Vehicle mode"

paragraph in the "Multimedia" section).

CO-DRIVER SYSTEM

(where provided)

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159) 160) 161) 162) 163)

The stored speed is deleted in the

following cases:

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ADAPTIVE CRUISE

CONTROL (ACC) WITH

FOLLOW TO STOP

(where provided)

pressing button

the motor;

or switching off

if there is a malfunction in the

electronic Cruise Control.

WARNING On steeply sloping roads,

the system may not be able to maintain

the set speed, which may increase

the speed of the car. It is, therefore,

preferable to switch the device off

under these conditions. The device

keeps the speed stored even uphill and

downhill. A slight variation in the speed

on slight rises is completely normal.

DESCRIPTION

DEACTIVATING THE

DEVICE

The Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is

an electronic driver assist system that

uses the camera located in the middle

of the steering wheel fig. 138, to detect

the presence of a vehicle close ahead.

It combines the Cruise Control function

with the ability to control the distance

to the vehicle ahead.

The electronic Cruise Control is

deactivated by pressing button

bringing the ignition device switch to

STOP.

or

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The system allows the car to be held

at the desired speed without needing

to press the accelerator. It also allows

holding the distance set by the driver

from the vehicle ahead.

entering a turn lane or an off-ramp of

the motorway;

when circumstances do not allow

safe driving at a constant speed.

A

ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

ACTIVATION

To activate the system, press and

release the button (A) fig. 139.

B

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WARNING It is dangerous to leave

the system activated when it is not

used. There is a risk of inadvertently

activating it and losing control of the

car due to unexpected excessive

speed.

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However, the driver is responsible for

adapt the speed to the traffic, type of

road and weather conditions.

WARNINGS

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ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

DEACTIVATION

When the system is activated and

The system controls the speed of the

vehicle to reach or hold the set speed.

If the sensor detects a vehicle, the

vehicle is adapted to the speed of the

vehicle ahead while hold the distance

and without exceeding the set speed.

It is advisable to turn the system off in

the following cases:

ready for operation, a graphic indicating

the "readiness" of the system (A) and

a dedicated icon (B) depicted as

illustrated in fig. 140 will appear on the

display.

With the system active, press and

release the button (A) fig. 139 to

deactivate it. The display will show a

dedicated message.

SETTING THE DESIRED SPEED

The system can only be set with the

speed over 5 km/h (3 mph) and under

150 km/h (93 mph).

The symbol (A) fig. 140 is grey with

system enabled and turns white when

the system is activate (set speed).

driving in fog, heavy rain, snow,

heavy traffic and in complex driving

situations;

driving close to a bend (winding

roads), icy, snowy, slippery roads or

with a steep uphill or downhill slope;

NOTE For the Low Range version, the

maximum speed of the ACC is limited

to 135 km/h (84 mph).

When the car reaches the desired

speed, press and release the button

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work correctly and it is advisable to

deactivate it.

SET + or SET - to set the speed to the

current speed. The display will show

the set speed. Then take your foot off

the accelerator pedal.

when the electric parking brake is

engaged;

when the transmission in P (Park), R

(Reverse) or N (Neutral);

when the car speed is not within the

settable speed range;

when an intervention of the ESC

system (or ABS or other stability control

systems) is in progress, or has just

ended;

when the Autonomous Emergency

Brake Control (AEB) system is braking

automatically;

when the Speed Limiter is active:

press the button (A) fig. 139 to

deactivate the Speed Limiter. Press the

(A) button again to set the system to

"ready" status;

in case of failure of the system;

when the engine is off;

in case of blinding or obstruction of

the front camera.

INCREASING/DECREASING OF

SPEED

Press the accelerator pedal to make

the car go faster than the set speed.

While the accelerator pedal is pressed:

a dedicated graphic fig. 141 with the

symbol (A) flashing will appear on the

display for a few seconds;

After having set the system, the stored

speed can be increased or decreased

by holding the SET + and SET - button

pressed.

Press the SET + or SET - button

once: the set speed will increase or

decrease by 1 km/h (1 mph). Each

subsequent press of the button will

result in an increase or decrease of

1 km/h (1 mph).

Hold the SET + or SET - button

pressed: the set speed will increase or

decrease in 10 km/h steps (or 5 mph)

until the button is released. The set

speed increase or decrease is shown

on the display.

A

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the system will not be able to control

the distance between the car and the

vehicle ahead. In this case the speed

will be determined only by the position

of the accelerator pedal.

WARNINGS

In case of system set, the conditions

described above also cause a

cancellation or deactivation of the

system with times that may vary

according to the conditions.

When the SET – button is pressed to

reduce the speed, the braking system

intervenes automatically if the exhaust

brake does not slow the car down

sufficiently to reach the set speed.

The system holds the set speed

uphill and downhill; however a slight

variation is entirely normal, particularly

on steep gradients.

The system regains control of the car

as soon as the accelerator pedal is

released.

WARNING The device is not

deactivated when speeds higher

than those set are reached with

the accelerator pedal pressed. In

these conditions, the device may not

The system cannot be set:

when pressing the brake pedal;

when the brakes are overheated;

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SPEED VARIATION WITH ROAD

SIGN (INTELLIGENT ADAPTIVE

CRUISE CONTROL)

above 5 km/h (3 mph) and by pressing

one of the SET+, SET- or RES buttons.

If the system keeps the vehicle

(short), 2 bars (medium), 3 bars (long),

4 bars (maximum) fig. 142.

The "Intelligent Adaptive Cruise

Control" system can be used to set a

speed limit equal to that indicated on

the road sign detected by the “Traffic

Sign Recognition” system (see the

respective paragraph in this section).

When a new speed limit is recognised,

the "Traffic Sign Information" system

will suggest the new limit, which will

be shown with a message on the

instrument panel display. The driver

can accept the new limit by pressing

the RES button to set the Adaptive

Cruise Control speed to that suggested

by the road sign.

stationary for two minutes, the electric

parking brake will activate and the

system will be deactivated.

RECALLING THE SPEED

Once the system has been cancelled

by pressing the brake pedal or the

CANC button but not deactivated by

pressing button (A) fig. 139, simply

press the RES button and take your

foot off the accelerator pedal to recall a

previously set speed.

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The distance from the vehicle ahead is

proportional to speed.

The system will be set to the last stored

speed.

The interval of time showing ithe safe

distance with respect to the vehicle

ahead remains constant and varies

from 1 second (for the short distance

1-bar setting) to 2 seconds (for the

maximum distance 4-bar setting).

The set distance is shown on the

display by means of a dedicated icon

(or in the “Driver Assist” area).

WARNING The recall function must

only be used if the road and traffic

conditions so allow. Recalling an

excessively high or low speed for the

current traffic and road conditions

could cause a sudden acceleration or

a deceleration of the car. Failure to

comply with these precautions may

cause serious accidents and fatal

injuries.

The activation of the Intelligent Adaptive

Cruise Control is indicated by the

symbol

on the display and the

green circle around the speed limit

sign.

REACHING A STANDSTILL

The setting is 4 (maximum) the first

time the system is used. After the

distance has been modified by the

driver, the new distance will be stored

also after the system is deactivated and

reactivated.

The system can decelerate the car

to a standstill when the vehicle in

front of it slows down and stops. For

speeds below 60 km/h (36 mph) and if

visibility permits, the system can detect

stopped cars and slow down to a safe

distance. Once the car is stopped,

the function will be deactivated. The

system can be restarted from speeds

SETTING THE DISTANCE

BETWEEN CARS

164) 165) 166) 167)

The distance between your car and

the vehicle ahead may be set to 1 bar

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driver may always apply the brakes, if

needed.

activating the direction indicator. This

additional acceleration is provided as

long as the distance to the vehicle to

be overtaken is guaranteed.

To decrease the distance

Press and release the button to

decrease the distance setting (B)

fig. 139.

WARNING If the system predicts

that the braking level is insufficient to

maintain the set distance, it signals

the driver to pay attention when

approaching the vehicle ahead by

displaying an alert message on the

display. An acoustic warning is also

emitted. In this case, it is advisable to

brake immediately as necessary to hold

a safe distance from the vehicle ahead.

Once acceleration is perceived, the

driver must make sure that the traffic

and cars coming from behind allow

it, and to make the lane change

manoeuvre. Once the trajectory is clear

of vehicles, Adaptive Cruise Control will

regain control of the selected speed,

or reduce it to maintain the desired

distance from the vehicle ahead.

NOTE The overtaking aid function

is only available on the side where

overtaking is permitted according to

the highway code (left in countries

with traffic on the right side of the

carriageway, right in countries with

traffic on the left side).

The distance setting decreases by one

bar (shorter) every time the button is

pressed.

Once the shortest distance has been

reached, a further press of the button

will set the longest distance. The set

speed is held if there are no cars

ahead.

If a vehicle is detected ahead in the

same lane, travelling at slower speed,

page fig. 142 and icon

will appears

WARNING The driver is responsible for

ensuring that there are no pedestrians,

other cars or objectives along the

direction of the car. Failure to comply

with these precautions may cause

serious accidents and injuries.

on the display (where provided). The

system will automatically adjust the

car speed to hold the distance setting

regardless of the set speed.

The car holds the set distance until:

the vehicle ahead accelerates to a

speed higher than the set speed;

the vehicle ahead leaves the lane

or the detection field of the Adaptive

Cruise Control system sensor;

the distance setting is changed;

the Adaptive Cruise Control System

is deactivated or switched off;

If the driver does not press the

accelerator pedal.

SPEED REDUCTION ON BENDS

The Adaptive Cruise Control system

can decelerate slightly on bends to

improve car stability and comfort.

The functionality can be a valid help in

roundabouts or with gradual bends,

faced with increasing curvature; it

cannot compensate for sudden

steering or in general medium/high

lateral accelerations.

WARNING The driver is fully

responsible for holding a safe distance

from the vehicle ahead respecting the

highway code in force in the respective

country.

OVERTAKING AID FUNCTION

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The Adaptive Cruise Control system,

when traffic conditions permit, allows

additional acceleration to be given to

the car to facilitate overtaking by simply

However, the driver is responsible,

depending on the traffic scenario, to

apply the brake, where necessary, to

further reduce the speed of the of the

WARNING The maximum braking force

applied by the system is limited. The

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car ensuring its stability in sharp bends

or descending radius.

the system is deactivated:

If an obstruction is signalled, clean the

area of the windscreen indicated in

fig. 152 and check that the message

has disappeared.

when the CANC button is pressed;

when the conditions shown in the

“Setting the desired speed” paragraph

occur;

when the car reaches a stop behind

a stopped vehicle.

EXTENSION OF ADAPTIVE CRUISE

CONTROL: CO-DRIVER

When the conditions limiting the

system functions end, this will go back

to normal and complete operation.

Should the fault persist, contact a Fiat

Dealership.

The Adaptive Cruise Control system

can work in conjunction with the

Co-Driver system (see the respective

paragraph in this chapter) to offer

"Autonomous Level 2 Assistance".

The Co-Driver will be able to maintain

constant speed and distance,

adaptable to the cars in front, and keep

the car in the middle of the lane.

NOTE The system is an aid for

the driver, who must always pay

full attention while driving. The

responsibility always rests with the

driver, who must take into account the

traffic conditions in order to drive in

complete safety. The driver is always

required to pay attention to the road

and keep his hands on the steering

wheel.

If these conditions occur while the

system is decelerating with respect

to a vehicle ahead, the system could

continue the deceleration, if necessary,

also after it is cancelled.

PRECAUTIONS WHILE DRIVING

The system may not work correctly in

some driving conditions (see below):

the driver must control the car at all

times.

NOTE The system always remembers

the last distance desired and selected

by the user. The system keeps the

speed stored until you deactivate the

system by pressing the (A) fig. 139

Adaptive Cruise Control button or

turning the car off.

Vehicle not aligned

The system may not detect a vehicle

travelling on the same lane but which

is not aligned along the same direction

of travel or a vehicle which is cutting

in from a side lane. Sufficient distance

from the vehicles ahead may not be

guaranteed in these cases.

SYSTEM LIMITED OPERATION

WARNING

If the dedicated message is shown

on the display, a condition limiting the

system operation may have occurred.

The possible reasons of this limitation

are something blocking the camera

view or a fault.

The non-aligned vehicle can weave

in and out of the driving direction

causing the car to brake or accelerate

unexpectedly.

DEACTIVATION

The system is deactivated and the set

speed is cancelled if:

the button (A) fig. 139 is pressed on

the Adaptive Cruise Control;

the Speed Limiter button is pressed;

the starting system switch is in the

STOP position;

Steering and curves

In case of camera blinding (e.g. caused

by low sun in front of the windscreen),

wait until the light and glare conditions

cease and allow the system to operate

fully.

On bends fig. 143 with the system set,

it could limit speed and acceleration to

guarantee car stability even if no cars

are detected ahead.

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the utmost attention at all times and

be always ready to press the brakes if

needed.

When leaving the bend, the system

resets the previously set speed.

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Stationary objects and vehicles

The system cannot detect the

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presence of stationary objects and

vehicles if you are travelling at a speed

exceeding 60 km/h (37 mph). For

example, the system may not operate

if the vehicle ahead leaves the lane

and a car stopped on the lane ahead

of if. Pay the utmost attention at all

times and be always ready to press the

brakes if needed.

WARNING In case of narrow bends,

the performance of the system could

be limited. In this case, it is advisable to

deactivate the system.

Small vehicles

Some narrow vehicles (e.g. bicycles

and motorcycles fig. 145) travelling

near the outer edges of the lane or

which enter the lane from kerbside are

not detected until they are fully in the

lane.

Using the system on gradient

When driving on roads with variable

gradient, the system may not detect

the presence of a vehicle on the

lane. The system performance be

limited according to speed, load of the

car, traffic conditions and gradient

steepness.

Sufficient distance from the vehicles

ahead may not be guaranteed in these

cases.

Objects and vehicles moving in

opposite or crosswise direction

The system cannot detect the

presence of objects or cars travelling in

opposite or crosswise direction fig. 146

and consequently will not be operated.

Lane change

The system may not detect the

presence of a vehicle until it is fully in

your lane fig. 144.

In this case, sufficient distance from the

vehicle which is changing lane may not

be guaranteed: it is advisable to pay

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it will alert you of the need to put your

hands back on the steering wheel (see

following pages).

no anomaly related to the camera

must be present;

the direction indicators must not be

activated;

no anomaly related to the system

must be present;

WARNING The Co-Driver system can

take a few seconds to activate once

all conditions are met. During this

time, a grey indication will appear on

the instrument panel display and the

system will be activated automatically

as soon as all conditions are met,

without any intervention by the driver.

if the set speed is less than 60 km/h

the Co-Driver system will not work;

if the speed of the Adaptive Cruise

Control (ACC) device can be set to a

higher value (top speed 150 km/h), the

Co-Driver system is only available as

long as the car speed is comprised

between 60 and 150 km/h.

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CO-DRIVER SYSTEM

WITH FOLLOW TO STOP -

Traffic Jam Assist

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ACTIVATION / DEACTIVATION

The Co-Driver system combines the

functions of the Active Cruise Control

(ACC) and lane centring logic to control

the trajectory of the car holding it as

close as possible in the middle of the

lane and also managing speed.

It is a driving assistance system that

can be activated on all road types.

The system uses information from the

front camera to help you keep the car

in the middle of the lane at a constant

speed.

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To activate the system, press button

(A) fig. 147 on the steering wheel.

To deactivate the system press the

button again.

Suspension conditions

System operation is temporarily paused

in the following cases:

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ACC system deactivation or inhibition

(see paragraph the Adaptive Cruise

Control function);

if there are very tight bends;

if the lines are not detected correctly;

one of the two lines is broken or

ruined;

The following conditions must be met

before the Co-Driver system turns on:

the Co-Driver system must be

switched on by pressing the button (A)

fig. 147 on the steering wheel;

the Adaptive Cruise Control device

(ACC) must be on;

OPERATION

The system only works if the driver

keeps his or her hands on the steering

wheel.

the sun is low and is dazzling the

camera on the windscreen;

the car speed must be between 60

and 150 km/h;

If the system detects that hands have

been removed from the steering wheel,

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if the left or right direction indicator is

activated;

If the driver's hands are not on the

steering wheel, a series of warnings

will appear on the instrument panel

display to alert the driver that he needs

to reposition his hands on the steering

wheel. Acoustic signals will also be

emitted.

if the driver intentionally changes

lanes without switching on the direction

indicator on the corresponding side;

if there are system anomalies;

if the car speed exceeds the

maximum limit;

After a certain period of time, the Co-

Driver system will be disabled if the

driver has not repositioned his or her

hands on the steering wheel.

if lateral acceleration is high.

Automatic deactivation

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The Co-Driver system is automatically

deactivated if you take your hands off

the steering wheel for 45 seconds.

When the system does not detect

hands on the steering wheel for a few

seconds, it will warn the driver by

displaying a dedicated screen at the

centre of the instrument panel display

(see the description in the following

pages).

System active (hands removed

from the steering wheel for a short

time): As soon as you remove your

from the steering wheel, this screen

fig. 149 appears on the instrument

panel display: in this case, the system

remains active. If your do not put your

hands back on the steering wheel

within a few seconds, this screen

fig. 150 will appear on the instrument

panel display.

WARNING When the Co-Driver is

paused the related graphics in the

dedicated area will turn grey.

SYSTEM STATUS

WARNING Hands on the steering

wheel are detected by a capacitive

sensor installed in it.

System active: The active and

correctly operating system status is

indicated by the following screen on the

instrument panel display fig. 148 in the

"Driver Assistance" menu. When the

hands are removed from the steering

wheel, the system does not deactivate

automatically, but after a few seconds:

some dedicated screens appear on the

instrument panel display in sequence,

to warn the driver to return his or her

hands to the steering wheel (see the

description below).

When the suspension conditions are

over, the Co-Driver will be available

again without requiring any reactivation

action by the driver.

INDICATIONS ON THE DISPLAY

The system status can always be

viewed through a dedicated area on

the instrument panel display.

The system status is indicated by the

colour of the

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symbol.

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damage or obstructions caused by

mud, ice, snow, etc.;

interference with other equipment

that causes electromagnetic waves;

presence of roadworks/road

construction sites;

if the indications given by the

navigation system (where provided) of

the Uconnect™ system are not yet

ready and/or if the navigation system is

recalculating the route.

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SYSTEM LIMITED OPERATION

The Co-Driver may have limited or

reduced functionality when one of the

following conditions occurs:

Active system (hands removed

When the Co-Driver system is active,

Lane Control (where provided)

is temporarily paused. When the

Co-Driver system is not active, Lane

Control (where provided), if previously

activated, is still available. For more

information on the Lane Control

system, see the “Driving assistance

systems” chapter in the "Safety"

section.

from the steering wheel for a long

time): If you do not place your hands

on the steering wheel, the following

screen will appear on the display of the

instrument panel, fig. 151. An acoustic

warning will sound also in this case.

If you do not put your hands back on

the steering wheel after an extended

period of time, a deactivation message

will appear on the instrument panel.

The steering wheel control will then be

deactivated.

The main ones are listed below:

lane marking lines are not clear or

in conditions of poor visibility (e.g. in

heavy rain, snow, fog, etc.);

the camera is damaged, covered or

obstructed (e.g. by mud, ice, snow,

etc.);

when driving in the hills or on roads

with narrow turns;

near motorway toll-gates;

when the motorway entrance or exit

is more than 6 meters wide;

SYSTEM AVAILABILITY

External factors and conditions may

affect the proper operation of the Co-

Driver system.

The main ones are listed below:

narrow, winding and curvy streets;

poor visibility (due to heavy rain,

snow, fog, etc.);

if the camera is exposed to dazzling

light (e.g. reflection or direct sunlight).

front lights of incoming cars or direct

sunlight or shade;

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CO-DRIVER SYSTEM

WITH STOP&GO -

Adaptive Cruise Control

with Stop&Go

WARNINGS

If the sensor does not detect any

vehicle ahead, the device will maintain

a fixed set speed.

(where provided)

If the sensor detects a vehicle ahead,

the device automatically intervenes by

braking (or accelerating) slightly in order

not to exceed the original set speed, so

that the car keeps the preset distance,

seeking to adapt to the speed of the

vehicle ahead.

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DESCRIPTION

The Adaptive Cruise Control with

Stop&Go is a driver assistance device

which combines the Cruise Control

functions with one for controlling the

distance from the vehicle ahead.

The system allows the car to be held

at the desired speed without needing

to press the accelerator. It also allows

holding the distance set by the driver

from the vehicle ahead.

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When the system is enabled and ready

for operation, a graphic indicating

the "readiness" of the system (A) and

a dedicated icon (B) depicted as

illustrated in fig. 154 will appear on

the display. The symbol (A) fig. 154 is

grey with system enabled and turns

white when the system is activate (set

speed).

It is advisable to turn the device off in

the following cases:

driving in fog, heavy rain, snow and

in complex driving situations;

driving close to a bend (winding

roads), icy, snowy, slippery roads or

with a steep uphill or downhill slope;

entering a turn lane or an off-ramp of

the motorway;

The system uses a radar sensor,

located behind the front bumper and a

camera, located in the middle area of

the windscreen fig. 152, to detect the

presence of a vehicle close ahead.

when circumstances do not allow

safe driving at a constant speed.

ACTIVATION

A

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To activate the device, press and

release the button (A) fig. 153.

B

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WARNING It is dangerous to leave

the device activated when it is not

used. There is a risk of inadvertently

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activating it and losing control of the

car due to unexpected excessive

speed.

times that may vary according to the

conditions.

The device will return to normal

operation as soon as the accelerator

pedal is released.

The system cannot be set:

WARNING The device is not

deactivated when speeds higher

than those set are reached with

the accelerator pedal pressed. In

these conditions, the device may not

work correctly and it is advisable to

deactivate it.

when pressing the brake pedal;

when the brakes are overheated;

when the electric parking brake is

engaged;

when the transmission in P (Park), R

(Reverse) or N (Neutral);

DEACTIVATION

With the device active, to deactivate

it press and release the button (A)

fig. 153.

SETTING THE DESIRED SPEED

The desired speed can be set even

when the car is stationary, from 30

km/h (20 mph) up to 135 km/h (83

mph) for the "Low range" version or

150 km/h (93 mph) for the "High range"

version.

when an intervention of the ESC

system (or ABS or other stability control

systems) is in progress, or has just

ended;

when the Autonomous Emergency

Brake Control (AEB Control)

system (where provided) is braking

automatically;

when the Speed Limiter is active:

press the button (A) fig. 153 to

deactivate the Speed Limiter. Press the

(A) button again to set the system to

"ready" status;

in case of failure of the device;

when the engine is off;

on very steep slopes;

in case of radar sensor obstruction:

in this case, clean the sensor. Use a

clean cloth for cleaning. Do not use

solvents or abrasive paste. In case of

system set, the conditions described

above also cause a cancellation

or deactivation of the system with

INCREASING/DECREASING OF

SPEED

After having set the system, the stored

speed can be increased or decreased

by holding the SET + and SET -

buttons pressed.

When the car reaches the desired

speed, press and release the button

SET + or SET - to set the speed to the

current speed. The display will show

the set speed. Then take your foot

off the accelerator pedal. Press the

accelerator pedal to make the car go

faster than the set speed. While the

accelerator pedal is pressed:

Press the SET + or SET - button

once: the set speed will increase or

decrease by 1 km/h (1 mph). Each

subsequent press of the button will

result in an increase or decrease of

1 km/h (1 mph).

Hold the SET + or SET - button

pressed: the set speed will increase or

decrease in 10 km/h steps (or 5 mph)

until the button is released.

a dedicated message will appear on

the display for a few seconds;

the device will not be able to control

the distance between the vehicle and

the one ahead. In this case the speed

will be determined only by the position

of the accelerator pedal.

The set speed increase or decrease is

shown on the display.

WARNINGS

By keeping the accelerator pedal

depressed, the car can continue to

accelerate beyond the set speed. In

this case, press the SET + (or SET – )

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button to set the speed to the current

speed of the car.

green circle around the speed limit

sign.

CANC button but not deactivated by

pressing button (A) fig. 153, simply

press the RES button and take your

foot off the accelerator pedal to recall a

previously set speed.

When the SET – button is pressed to

reduce the speed, the braking system

intervenes automatically if the exhaust

brake does not slow the car down

sufficiently to reach the set speed.

The system holds the set speed

uphill and downhill; however a slight

variation is entirely normal, particularly

on steep gradients.

COMING TO A STOP AND

RESTARTING

The system can decelerate the car to a

standstill when the vehicle in front of it

slows down and stops. The system will

automatically restart the car if the car

comes to a stop and the vehicle in front

restarts within 3 seconds. If the vehicle

in front restarts after 3 seconds, the

RES button or the accelerator pedal

must be pressed to reactivate the

system and restart. If the system keeps

the car at a standstill for 2 minutes, the

electric parking brake will activate and

the system will be deactivated.

The system will be set to the last stored

speed.

Before returning to the previously set

speed, bring the speed close to that

value, then press the RES button and

release it.

The device is switched off while

driving if the brakes overheat.

WARNING The recall function must

only be used if the road and traffic

conditions so allow. Recalling an

excessively high or low speed for the

current traffic and road conditions

could cause a sudden acceleration or

a deceleration of the car. Failure to

comply with these precautions may

cause serious accidents and fatal

injuries.

SPEED VARIATION WITH ROAD

SIGN (INTELLIGENT ADAPTIVE

CRUISE CONTROL)

The "Intelligent Adaptive Cruise

Control" system can be used to set a

speed limit equal to that indicated on

the road sign detected by the “Traffic

Sign Recognition” system (see the

respective paragraph in this section).

When a new speed limit is recognised,

the "Traffic Sign Information" system

will suggest the new limit, which will

be shown with a message on the

instrument panel display. The driver

can accept the new limit by pressing

the RES button to set the Adaptive

Cruise Control speed to that suggested

by the road sign.

NOTE The electric parking brake

will be activated and the system will

be deactivated at speeds close to

stopping, if the driver unbuckles the

seat belt or opens the door.

SETTING THE DISTANCE

BETWEEN CARS

WARNING The driver must ensure that

there are no pedestrians, vehicles or

other obstacles in front of the car when

the system is reactivated. Failure to

comply with this precaution may cause

serious accidents and fatal injuries.

164) 165) 166) 167)

The distance between your car and

the vehicle ahead may be set to 1 bar

(short), 2 bars (medium), 3 bars (long),

4 bars (maximum) fig. 155.

RECALLING THE SPEED

Once the system has been cancelled

by pressing the brake pedal or the

The activation of the Intelligent Adaptive

Cruise Control is indicated by the

symbol

on the display and the

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the vehicle ahead accelerates to a

speed higher than the set speed;

the vehicle ahead leaves the lane

or the detection field of the Adaptive

Cruise Control device sensor;

the distance setting is changed;

the Adaptive Cruise Control device is

deactivated/cancelled.

A

WARNING The maximum braking

applied by the device is limited. The

driver may apply the brakes in all cases

if needed.

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The distances from the vehicle ahead

are proportional to speed. The interval

of time with respect to the vehicle

ahead remains constant and varies

from 1 second (for the short distance

1-bar setting) to 2 seconds (for the

maximum distance 4-bar setting).

The set distance is shown on the

display by means of a dedicated icon

(A) fig. 156 (or in the “Driver Assist”

area).

To decrease the distance

Press and release the button to

decrease the distance setting (B)

fig. 153.

WARNING If the system predicts

that the braking level is insufficient to

maintain the set distance, it signals

the driver to pay attention when

approaching the vehicle ahead by

displaying an alert message on the

display. An acoustic warning is also

emitted. In this case, it is advisable to

brake immediately as necessary to hold

a safe distance from the vehicle ahead.

The distance setting decreases by one

bar (shorter) every time the button is

pressed.

Once the shortest distance has been

reached, a further press of the button

will set the longest distance. The set

speed is held if there are no cars

ahead.

The setting is 4 (maximum) the first

time the device is used. After the

distance has been modified by the

driver, the new distance will be stored

also after the system is deactivated and

reactivated.

If a vehicle shown on the instrument

panel proceeds in the same lane,

travelling at slower speed, an icon

appears on the display (where

provided). The device will automatically

adjust the car speed to hold the

distance setting regardless of the set

speed.

WARNING The driver is responsible for

ensuring that there are no pedestrians,

other cars or objectives along the

direction of the car. Failure to comply

with these precautions may cause

serious accidents and injuries.

The car holds the set distance until:

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continue the deceleration, if necessary,

also after it is cancelled or deactivated

within the minimum speed settable on

the system.

WARNING The driver is fully

responsible for holding a safe distance

from the vehicle ahead respecting the

highway code in force in the respective

country.

SPEED REDUCTION ON BENDS

The Adaptive Cruise Control system

can decelerate slightly on bends to

improve car stability and comfort.

The functionality can be a valid help in

roundabouts or with gradual bends,

faced with increasing curvature; it

cannot compensate for sudden

steering or in general medium/high

lateral accelerations.

SYSTEM LIMITED OPERATION

WARNING

OVERTAKING AID FUNCTION

If the dedicated message is shown

on the display, a condition limiting the

system operation may have occurred.

The possible reasons of this limitation

are something blocking the camera

view or a fault.

168)

The Adaptive Cruise Control system,

when traffic conditions permit, allows

additional acceleration to be given to

the car to facilitate overtaking by simply

activating the direction indicator. This

additional acceleration is provided as

long as the distance to the vehicle to

be overtaken is guaranteed.

However, the driver is responsible,

depending on the traffic scenario, to

apply the brake, where necessary, to

further reduce the speed of the of the

car ensuring its stability in sharp bends

or descending radius.

In case of camera blinding (e.g. caused

by low sun in front of the windscreen or

in the conditions of fog or heavy rain),

wait until the light and glare conditions

cease and allow the system to operate

fully.

Once acceleration is perceived, the

driver must make sure that the traffic

and cars coming from behind allow

it, and to make the lane change

DEACTIVATION

The device is deactivated and the set

speed is cancelled if:

If an obstruction is signalled, clean the

area of the windscreen indicated in

fig. 152 and check that the message

has disappeared.

the (A) fig. 153 button is pressed on

the Adaptive Cruise Control;

the Speed Limiter button is pressed;

the ignition device switch is in the

STOP position;

manoeuvre. Once the trajectory is clear

of vehicles, Adaptive Cruise Control will

regain control of the selected speed,

or reduce it to maintain the desired

distance from the vehicle ahead.

NOTE The overtaking aid function

is only available on the side where

overtaking is permitted according to

the highway code (left in countries

with traffic on the right side of the

carriageway, right in countries with

traffic on the left side).

When the conditions limiting the

system functions end, this will go back

to normal and complete operation.

Should the fault persist, contact a Fiat

Dealership.

The device is cancelled (the set speed

and distance are stored):

when the CANC button is pressed;

when the conditions shown in the

“Setting the desired speed” paragraph

occur.

PRECAUTIONS WHILE DRIVING

The system may not work correctly in

some driving conditions (see below):

the driver must control the car at all

times.

If these conditions occur while the

system is decelerating with respect

to a vehicle ahead, the system could

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be limited. In this case, it is advisable to

deactivate the system.

Vehicle not aligned

Small vehicles

The system may not detect a vehicle

travelling on the same lane but which

is not aligned along the same direction

of travel or a vehicle which is cutting

in from a side lane. Sufficient distance

from the vehicles ahead may not be

guaranteed in these cases.

Some narrow vehicles (e.g. bicycles

and motorcycles fig. 159) travelling

near the outer edges of the lane or

which enter the lane from kerbside are

not detected until they are fully in the

lane.

Using the system on gradient

When driving on roads with variable

gradient, the system may not detect

the presence of a vehicle on the

lane. The system performance be

limited according to speed, load of the

car, traffic conditions and gradient

steepness.

Sufficient distance from the vehicles

ahead may not be guaranteed in these

cases.

The non-aligned vehicle can weave

in and out of the driving direction

causing the car to brake or accelerate

unexpectedly.

Lane change

Steering and curves

The system may not detect the

presence of a vehicle until it is fully in

your lane fig. 158.

On bends fig. 157 with the system set,

it could limit speed and acceleration to

guarantee car stability even if no cars

are detected ahead.

In this case, sufficient distance from the

vehicle which is changing lane may not

be guaranteed: it is advisable to pay

the utmost attention at all times and

be always ready to press the brakes if

needed.

When leaving the bend, the system

tends to reset the previously set speed.

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Stationary objects and vehicles

The system cannot detect the

presence of stationary objects and

vehicles if you are travelling at a speed

exceeding 60 km/h (37 mph). For

example, the system may not operate

if the vehicle ahead leaves the lane

and a car stopped on the lane ahead

of if. Pay the utmost attention at all

times and be always ready to press the

brakes if needed.

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WARNING In case of narrow bends,

the performance of the system could

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Objects and vehicles moving in

opposite or crosswise direction

The system cannot detect the

If the event that the lane marking line is

missing or not correctly recognised,

the Co-Driver system may also

use information from adjacent and

preceding vehicles. This condition may

occur in congested traffic, when the

car in front and/or objects around the

car obstruct the lane markings. In this

case, the system can use the queues

of cars in the traffic to define the driving

trajectory. Alternatively, the system

can use the "lock-on" strategy, which

allows it to automatically follow the car

in front.

presence of objects or cars travelling in

opposite or crosswise direction fig. 160

and consequently will not be operated.

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The following conditions must be met

before the Co-Driver system turns on:

the Co-Driver system must be

switched on by pressing the button (A)

fig. 161 on the steering wheel;

the Adaptive Cruise Control device

(ACC) must be on;

OPERATION

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The system only works if the driver

keeps his or her hands on the steering

wheel.

CO-DRIVER SYSTEM

the car speed must be between 0

and 150 km/h;

WITH STOP&GO - Traffic

Jam Assist

(where provided)

If the system detects that hands have

been removed from the steering wheel,

it will alert you of the need to put your

hands back on the steering wheel (see

following pages).

no anomaly related to the camera or

the radar must be present;

the road lane width must be between

2.7 metres and 4.2 metres;

the direction indicators must not be

activated;

The system combines Active Cruise

Control (ACC) functions and lane

centring logic to control the trajectory

of the car holding it as close as

possible in the middle of the lane and

also managing speed.

WARNING The Co-Driver system can

take a few seconds to activate once

all conditions are met. During this

time, a grey indication will appear on

the instrument panel display and the

system will be activated automatically

as soon as all conditions are met,

without any intervention by the driver.

no anomaly related to the system

must be present.

It is a driving assistance system that

can be activated on all road types.

The system uses information from the

front camera and radar to help you

keep the car in the middle of the lane at

a constant speed.

ACTIVATION / DEACTIVATION

To activate the system, press button

(A) fig. 161 on the steering wheel.

To deactivate the system press the

button again.

161

Suspension conditions

System operation is temporarily paused

in the following cases:

WARNING Hands on the steering

wheel are detected by a capacitive

sensor installed in it.

SYSTEM STATUS

System active: The active and

correctly operating system status is

indicated by the following screen on the

instrument panel display fig. 162 in the

"Driver Assistance" menu.

ACC system deactivation or inhibition

(see paragraph the Adaptive Cruise

Control function);

if there are very tight bends;

one of the two lines is broken or

ruined;

the sun is low and is dazzling the

camera on the windscreen;

if the left or right direction indicator is

activated;

if the driver intentionally changes

lanes without switching on the direction

indicator on the corresponding side;

when there is no surrounding traffic

and there are no horizontal markings or

they cannot be detected;

When the suspension conditions are

over, the Co-Driver will be available

again without requiring any reactivation

action by the driver.

When the hands are removed from the

steering wheel, the system does not

deactivate automatically, but after a

few seconds: some dedicated screens

appear on the instrument panel display

in sequence, to warn the driver to

return his or her hands to the steering

wheel (see the description below).

INDICATIONS ON THE DISPLAY

The system status can always be

viewed through a dedicated area on

the instrument panel display.

The system status is indicated by the

symbol.

colour of the

If the driver's hands are not on the

steering wheel, a series of warnings

will appear on the instrument panel

display to alert the driver that he needs

to reposition his hands on the steering

wheel. Acoustic signals will also be

emitted.

if there are system anomalies;

if the car speed exceeds the

maximum limit;

if lateral acceleration is high;

poor visibility (due to heavy rain,

snow, fog, etc.)

After a certain period of time, the Co-

Driver system will be disabled if the

driver has not repositioned his or her

hands on the steering wheel.

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Automatic deactivation

The system is deactivated if you take

your hands off the steering wheel for 45

seconds.

System active (hands removed

When the system does not detect

hands on the steering wheel for a few

seconds, it will warn the driver by

displaying a dedicated screen at the

centre of the instrument panel display

(see the description in the following

pages).

from the steering wheel for a short

time): As soon as you remove your

from the steering wheel, this screen

fig. 163 appears on the instrument

panel display: in this case, the system

remains active.

WARNING When the Co-Driver is

paused the related graphics in the

dedicated area will turn grey.

If your do not put your hands back

on the steering wheel within a few

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the system will initiate a minimum risk

manoeuvre to bring the car to safety if

no hands are detected

seconds, this screen fig. 164 will

appear on the instrument panel display.

MINIMUM RISK MANOEUVRE

The Adaptive Cruise Control system

will braking slightly 23 seconds after

removing the hands from the steering

wheel to warn and encourage the driver

to regain control of the car.

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If the driver does not regain control

of the vehicle after a further 3

seconds, the system will brake

When the Co-Driver system is active,

Lane Control (where provided)

is temporarily paused. When the

Co-Driver system is not active, Lane

Control (where provided), if previously

activated, is still available. For more

information on the Lane Control

system, see the “Driving assistance

systems” chapter in the "Safety"

section.

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again lightly. Subsequently, the

system will automatically braking (with

corresponding alert on the instrument

panel display fig. 165) to bring the car

to a stop if you still do not put your

hands back on the steering wheel

persists.

The hazard warning lights will be

activated as soon as the system

activates the automatic braking. When

the car is at a standstill, the system will

unlock the doors (if previously locked)

and keep the hazard warning lights on.

If you regain control of the car during

the braking phase of the minimum

risk manoeuvre placing your hands

on the steering wheel or pressing the

accelerator pedal will cause the system

to behave normally and the minimum

risk manoeuvre will be aborted.

SYSTEM LIMITED OPERATION

The Co-Driver may have limited or

reduced functionality when one of the

following conditions occurs:

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Active system (hands removed

from the steering wheel for a

The main ones are listed below:

lane marking lines are not clear or

in conditions of poor visibility (e.g. in

heavy rain, snow, fog, etc.);

either the camera or radar are

damaged, covered or obstructed (e.g.

by mud, ice, snow, etc.);

long time): If you do not place your

hands on the steering wheel with the

car moving, a countdown will begin,

leading to the activation of visual and

audible warnings (see the "Co-Driver

with Stop&Go - Traffic Jam Assist"

section in this chapter). Furthermore,

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when driving in the hills or on roads

with narrow turns;

near motorway toll-gates;

when the motorway entrance or exit

is more than 6 meters wide;

immediately regain control of the car

at any time. Failure to observe these

instructions can cause severe injuries with

even lethal consequences.

160) The Co-Driver system is an aid for the

driver, who must always pay full attention

while driving. The responsibility always

rests with the driver, who must take into

account the traffic conditions in order to

drive in complete safety. The driver must

always maintain a safe distance from the

vehicle in front.

153) The device does not always fully

recognise complicated driving conditions

which could cause incorrect or non-

existing determination of the safe distance

to be held.

154) When driving on two-way roads

where there is no lane dividing centre line

(e.g. on country roads), the use of the

ACC and Co-Driver systems is strongly

discouraged as this system could detect

the entire carriageway as single-lane

dividing lines.

if the camera is exposed to dazzling

light (e.g. reflection or direct sunlight).

IMPORTANT

161) 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.

162) Driving the car on urban routes could

significantly change the sensitivity of the

system, due to the limited and/or lack of

vertical and horizontal signs and variable

traffic conditions.

163) External factors and conditions

may affect the proper operation of the

Co-Driver system: damage or obstructions

caused by mud, ice, snow, etc., damaged

or misaligned bumpers, interference

with other equipment that causes

155) Do not place any objects on the

steering wheel (e.g. steering wheel covers

of any type or material) which could

interfere with the capacitive hand detection

sensor on the steering wheel.

156) Many unpredictable situations can

arise, affecting the performance of Co-

Driver system. The driver must be ready to

react immediately and take control of the

car in place of Co-Driver system.

157) If the car approaches a bend that is

too tight with respect to the current speed,

the Co-Driver system turns off. The driver

must therefore be ready to immediately

regain control of the car at any time. To

avoid this situation it is important that the

car speed set does not exceed the current

road speed limit.

158) The Co-Driver system uses a hands

on steering wheel detection sensor:

the driver must keep his hands on the

steering wheel at all times. If the hands

are removed from the steering wheel

for a certain period of time, the system

disengages.

148) Pay the utmost attention while driving

at all times and be always ready to press

the brakes if needed.

149) The system is an aid for the driver,

who must always pay full attention while

driving. The responsibility always rests with

the driver, who must take into account

the traffic conditions in order to drive in

complete safety. The driver must always

maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in

front.

150) The system is an aid for car driving,

it DOES NOT warn the driver about

incoming cars outside of the detection

areas. The driver must always maintain

a sufficient level of attention to the traffic

and road conditions and for controlling the

trajectory of the vehicle.

151) The device is not activated in

presence of pedestrians, oncoming

vehicles in the opposite direction of travel

or moving in the crosswise direction and

stationary objects (e.g. a vehicle standing

in a queue or a broken down vehicle).

152) The device cannot take account of

road, traffic and weather conditions and

conditions of poor visibility (e.g. fog).

electromagnetic waves.

164) The maximum breaking applied by

the device is limited. The driver may apply

the brakes in all cases if needed.

165) If the device predicts that the level

of braking is not sufficient to maintain

the set distance, the word “BRAKE!” or

a dedicated message on the instrument

panel display warns the driver that the

vehicle ahead is too close. An acoustic

signal is also emitted. In this case, it

159) When using Co-Driver system, hold

the steering wheel and consider the

road conditions and surrounding traffic.

The driver must therefore be ready to

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is advisable to brake immediately as

necessary to hold a safe distance from the

vehicle ahead.

166) The driver is responsible for ensuring

that there are no pedestrians, other

vehicles or objectives along the direction of

the vehicle. Failure to comply with these

precautions may cause serious accidents

and injuries.

167) The driver is fully responsible for

holding a safe distance from the vehicle

ahead respecting the highway code in

force in the respective country.

168) The device detects the direction of

traffic automatically when the car passes

from left-hand traffic to right-hand traffic.

In this case, the overtaking assist function

is only active when the reference vehicle

is overtaken on the right. The additional

acceleration is activated when the driver

uses the right direction indicator. In this

condition, the device no longer provides

the overtaking assist function on the left-

hand side until it determines that the car

has returned to left-hand traffic conditions.

169) The device cannot apply the

maximum braking force: the car will not be

stopped completely.

170) 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 car due to unexpected excessive

speed.

171) The device can take the car to a

standstill but the driver must always be

ready to apply the brakes, if necessary.

Fiat Dealership to have the radar sensor

realigned or replaced.

WARNING

45) Do not use the Co-Driver off-road,

where the road surface is not well defined

or on roads where the road markings are

missing (e.g. work in progress, roads

with temporary tarmac). The system is

designed for use on perfectly tarmacked

roads only.

46) In case of strong variations in light

(e.g. tunnel entrances and exits), the

sensor may not function correctly due to

temporary blinding and therefore the

system may not be active.

38) The system may have limited operation

or not work at all in weather conditions

such as: heavy rain, hail, low sun, blinded

camera, thick fog, heavy snow.

39) The camera on the windscreen must

not be covered with stickers or any other

object.

40) Operation can be adversely affected

by any structural change made to the

car, such as a modification to the front

geometry, tyre change, or a heavier load

than the standard load of the car.

41) Incorrect repairs in the zone where the

camera is mounted may interfere with its

field of vision and reduce its performance

(e.g. application of fillers or glues to

remove scratches). Go to a Fiat Dealership

for any operation of this type.

42) Do not tamper with nor operate on the

camera on the windscreen. In the case of

damage, contact a Fiat Dealership.

43) Do not wash with high-pressure jets

in the bumper lower area: in particular

do not operate on the system's electrical

connector. Do not use solvents or abrasive

paste.

44) Be careful in case of repairs and

painting in the zone around the sensor. In

the event of a frontal impact the sensor

may automatically deactivate and display a

warning to indicate that the sensor needs

to be repaired. Even without a malfunction

warning, deactivate the system operation

if you think that the position of the

PARK ASSIST

SYSTEM

VERSIONS WITH 4

SENSORS

(where provided)

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47) 48) 49)

The parking sensors, located in the rear

bumper fig. 166, detect the presence

of any obstacles and warn the driver

about them, through an acoustic

warning and, where provided, visual

warnings on the instrument panel

display.

radar sensor has changed (e.g. due to

low-speed frontal impact as during parking

manoeuvres). In these cases, go to a

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