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STARTING THE ENGINE................. 79

PARKING THE VEHICLE ................. 80

HANDBRAKE.................................. 80

MANUAL GEARBOX ....................... 81

DUALOGIC GEARBOX.................... 82

STOP/START SYSTEM ................... 83

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.

CRUISE CONTROL (CONSTANT

SPEED REGULATOR) ..................... 84

PARKING SENSORS....................... 85

TOWING TRAILERS ........................ 87

REFUELLING THE VEHICLE ........... 88

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Diesel versions

Engage the handbrake, put the gear

lever into neutral and turn the ignition

VERSIONS WITH

DUALOGIC GEARBOX

STARTING THE

ENGINE

108)

key to MAR: the

and

warning

Engine starting is allowed both with a

gear engaged and with the gearbox

in neutral (N). However, the brake pedal

must always be pressed first if neutral

is not engaged. It is therefore advisable

to place the gear lever in neutral (N)

before starting the engine.

lights in the instrument panel will turn

on. Wait for the warning lights to turn

off and then fully depress the clutch

pedal without pressing the accelerator;

106) 107)

27) 28) 29) 30) 31) 33)

Before starting the engine, adjust the

seat, the interior rear view mirrors,

the door mirrors and fasten the seat

belt correctly. Never press the

accelerator pedal for starting the

engine.

turn the ignition key to AVV as soon

switches off.

as warning light

Release the ignition key as soon as the

engine starts.

LPG AND NATURAL

POWER VERSIONS

32)

VERSIONS WITH MANUAL

GEARBOX

IMPORTANT If the engine does not

start at the first attempt, return the

ignition key to STOP before repeating

the procedure. If, with the ignition

The engine always starts up on petrol

independently of the mode previously

selected.

Petrol versions (0.9 TwinAir 85

HP/0.9 TwinAir Turbo 105 HP

versions excluded)

key at MAR, the

and

warning

Engage the handbrake, place the

gear lever in neutral and fully depress

the clutch pedal, without pressing

the accelerator;

lights (petrol and Diesel versions) stay

on in the instrument panel, the ignition

key must be brought back to STOP

and then to MAR again. If the warning

lights stay on, retry with the other

keys provided. Contact a Fiat

WARNING

106) It is dangerous to run the engine in

enclosed areas. The engine burns oxygen

and releases carbon dioxide, carbon

monoxide and other toxic gases.

turn the ignition key to AVV and

release it as soon as the engine starts.

Dealership if you still cannot start the

engine. Do not leave the ignition key at

MAR when the engine is stopped.

107) Remember that the brake servo and

power steering are not operational until the

engine has been started, therefore you

need to apply much more force than usual

to the brake pedal and steering wheel.

0.9 TwinAir 85 HP/0.9 TwinAir Turbo

105 HP versions: after engaging the

handbrake, if the gear engaged is

not neutral, fully depress the clutch

pedal and then turn the key to AVV,

releasing it as soon as the engine

is started.

108) If the engine fails to start with a gear

engaged, the potentially dangerous

situation due to the fact that the gearbox is

automatically placed in neutral will be

signalled by an acoustic signal.

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PARKING THE

VEHICLE

HANDBRAKE

WARNING

When parking and leaving the car,

proceed as follows:

engage a gear (1^stgear if facing

uphill or reverse if facing downhill) and

leave the wheels turned;

109) 110) 111)

27) After a demanding drive, before turning

the engine off you should allow it to idle

to allow the temperature in the engine

compartment to decrease.

The handbrake lever is located between

the two front seats.

28) If the warning light flashes for 60

seconds after starting or during an

stop the engine and engage the

handbrake;

extended towing period, this indicates a

problem in the glow plug pre-heating

system. You can use the vehicle as usual if

the engine starts but you should contact

a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.

always remove the ignition key.

Block the wheels with a wedge or a

stone if the car is parked on a steep

slope.

29) It is advisable not to demand maximum

performance from your vehicle (e.g.

excessive acceleration, long distances at

maximum rpm, excessively intense braking,

etc.) when it is first used.

IMPORTANT NEVER leave the car with

the gearbox in neutral (or, on versions

equipped with Dualogic transmission,

before placing the gear lever at P).

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30) When the engine is off, do not leave

the key turned to MAR to prevent

unnecessary electrical consumption from

draining the battery.

Handbrake engagement: pull lever A

upwards until the vehicle is braked.

Handbrake disengagement: slightly

raise lever A(fig. 67) and hold button

B pressed checking that the

31) Never bump start the engine by

pushing, towing or coasting downhill. This

could cause fuel to flow into the catalytic

converter and damage it beyond repair.

warning light switches off in the

instrument panel.

32) There must therefore always be some

petrol in the tank to protect the petrol

pump and to guarantee temporary

switching from LPG or Methane to petrol

operation, if high performance is required.

33) A quick burst on the accelerator

before stopping the engine serves no

practical purpose; it wastes fuel and is

especially damaging to turbocharged

engines.

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IMPORTANT The clutch pedal should

be used only for gear changes. Do

not drive with your foot resting on the

clutch pedal, however lightly. For

versions/markets where provided, the

electronic clutch pedal control could cut

in, interpreting the incorrect driving

style as a fault.

MANUAL GEARBOX

WARNING

112)

34)

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 fig. 68).

109) Never leave children unattended in

the vehicle. Always remove the key from

the ignition device when leaving the vehicle

and take it with you.

110) The vehicle should be braked after a

few clicks of the lever, if it is not, contact

a Fiat Dealership to have it adjusted.

WARNING

111) In the case of parking manoeuvres on

roads on a gradient, the front wheels

must be steered towards the pavement

(when parking downhill), or in the opposite

direction if the vehicle is parked uphill. If

the vehicle is parked on a steep slope, it is

also advisable to block the wheels with a

wedge or stone.

112) Depress the clutch pedal fully to

change gear correctly. It is therefore

essential that there is nothing under the

pedals: make sure the mats are lying

flat and do not get in the way of the

pedals.

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WARNING

With 6-speed gearbox (for versions/

markets, where provided), to engage

reverse R from neutral, lift the ring A fig.

68 and shift the lever to the right and

back.

34) 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 internal gearbox components.

IMPORTANT Reverse can only be

engaged when the vehicle is completely

stationary. With the engine running,

wait for at least 2 seconds with the

clutch pedal fully pressed before

engaging reverse to prevent damage to

the gears and grating.

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The unstable positions, in other words

those that are abandoned as soon

as the lever is released, are the

positions for requesting a higher gear

(+), requesting a lower gear (–) and

requesting automatic operating mode

(A/M).

AUTOMATIC MODE

DUALOGIC

GEARBOX

(for versions/markets, where provided)

Proceed as follows:

press the brake pedal;

start the engine;

if AUTO does not appear on the

display, move the gear lever A fig. 69 to

A/M to select AUTOMATIC mode;

35)

The vehicle can be equipped with an

electronically controlled manual

gearbox known as Dualogic which

allows two operating modes: MANUAL

and AUTO.

IMPORTANT With the engine started,

any error between the lever position

and the gear actually engaged is

signalled by a buzzer until consistency

is restored.

push the gear lever towards (+) to

engage 1st gear (if starting from N or R,

simply place the lever in the middle

position) or R to engage reverse;

GEAR LEVER

release the brake pedal and press

the accelerator pedal.

The gear lever A fig. 69 is the

multistable floating type, in other words

it has three stable and three unstable

positions. The three stable positions

correspond to neutral (N), reverse

(R) and the central position located

between the unstable positions (+) and

(-).

MANUAL MODE

Proceed as follows:

AUTO-ECO OPERATION

press the brake pedal and start the

engine;

To activate the function press the ECO

button fig. 70. The function can be

activated only with automatic mode

active.

if AUTO appears on the display,

move the lever A fig. 69 to A/M to

select MANUAL mode;

push gear lever A towards (+) to

engage first gear (if starting from N or

R, simply place the lever in the middle

position) or R to engage reverse;

release the brake pedal and press

the accelerator pedal;

in driving conditions, push lever A of

the gearbox towards (+) to engage

the next gear up or towards (–) to

engage the next gear down.

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With the ECO function active, the

system will select the most suitable

gear depending on the vehicle speed,

engine rpm and intensity with which the

accelerator pedal is pressed, with the

aim of limiting fuel consumption.

STOP/START

SYSTEM

(for versions/markets, where provided)

113) 114)

36)

The Stop/Start system automatically

stops the engine when the vehicle

is stationary and starts it again when

the driver wants to move off, thus

reducing consumption, harmful gas

emissions and noise pollution.

“Kick Down” FUNCTION

(for versions/markets, where provided)

If necessary (e.g. when overtaking),

the system downshifts one or more

gears when the accelerator pedal

is depressed beyond the point where it

becomes stiff (and if the rpm allow it)

in order to provide suitable power and

torque for the acceleration requested

by the driver.

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WARNING

Stopping the engine: with the vehicle

stopped, the engine stops with gearbox

in neutral and clutch pedal released.

113) If the battery needs to be replaced,

always contact a Fiat Dealership. The

replacement battery should be of the same

type (HEAVY DUTY) and should have the

same characteristics.

Note The engine can only be stopped

automatically after exceeding a speed

of about 10 km/h, to prevent the engine

from being repeatedly stopped when

driving at walking pace.

IMPORTANT The use of the “Kick

Down” function is recommended only

when overtaking or accelerating quickly,

in order not to increase fuel

114) Before opening the bonnet, make

sure that the engine is off and that the

ignition key is in the STOP position. Please

follow the instructions on the decal near

the front crossmember. We recommend

that you remove the key from the ignition if

other people remain in the vehicle. Exit

from the vehicle only after having removed

the ignition key or having rotated it to the

STOP position. During refuelling, make sure

that the engine is off and that the ignition

key is in the STOP position.

consumption.

Restarting the engine: press the

clutch pedal to restart the engine.

MANUAL SYSTEM

ACTIVATION/

DEACTIVATION

WARNING

35) Avoid keeping your hand on this lever

except during gear change or AUTO/

MANUAL mode requests.

To activate/deactivate the system

manually, press the fig. 71 button.

LED off: system activated / LED on:

system deactivated.

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CRUISE CONTROL

(constant speed

regulator)

WARNING

(for versions/markets, where provided)

36) If climate comfort is to be favoured, the

Stop/Start system can be disabled, for a

continuous operation of the climate control

system.

115) 116)

This is an electronically controlled

driving assistance device that allows

the desired vehicle speed to be

maintained, without having to press the

accelerator pedal.

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MEMORISING /

RESTORING THE

MEMORISED SPEED

The 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

Speed memorising: turn ring nut A to

ON and press the accelerator pedal

so that the vehicle reaches the desired

speed. Move the stalk upwards (+)

for at least one second, then release it:

the speed is memorised and you can

therefore release the accelerator pedal.

If needed (when overtaking for

ACTIVATING THE DEVICE

Turn ring nut A fig. 72 to the ON

position. The device cannot be

activated in 1st or reverse gear: it is

advisable to activate the function in

4th gear or higher.

instance), you can accelerate simply by

pressing the accelerator; when you

release the pedal, the vehicle goes

back to the speed stored previously.

Travelling downhill with the device

engaged, the vehicle speed may

increase more than the memorised one.

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Restoring the memorised speed:

accelerate gradually until reaching

a speed approaching the memorised

speed, engage the gear selected at the

time of speed memorising and finally

press the B (RES) button fig. 72.

DEACTIVATING THE

DEVICE

PARKING SENSORS

(for versions/markets, where provided)

The device can be deactivated by

turning the ring nut A to OFF, by

switching off the engine or by pressing

the brake, the clutch or the accelerator

pedal; in this last case the system is

not completely deactivated but gives

priority to the acceleration request. The

device still remains active, without the

need to press the B (RES) button fig. 72

to return to the previous conditions

once acceleration is concluded.

Automatic deactivation: the device

deactivates automatically in the

following cases: activation of the ABS

or ESP system, vehicle speed below

the predefined limit, Cruise Control

failure.

117)

37)

SENSORS

INCREASING/

DECREASING

MEMORISED SPEED

The sensors are located in the rear

bumper fig. 73, they detect the

presence of any obstacles near the rear

part of the vehicle and inform the

driver, through an intermittent acoustic

signal.

Speed increase: press the accelerator

and memorise the new speed or move

the stalk upwards (+), until reaching

the new speed, which will be

memorised automatically.

Speed decrease: deactivate the

device and memorise the new speed or

move the stalk downwards (-), until

reaching the new speed, which will be

memorised automatically.

Each movement of the stalk

corresponds to an increase/decrease in

speed of about 1 km/h, while keeping

the stalk held upwards will continuously

increase the speed.

WARNING

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115) While travelling with the device

engaged, do not put the gear lever into

neutral.

Activation/deactivation: the sensors

are automatically activated when

reverse gear is engaged. As the

obstacle behind the vehicle gets closer,

the acoustic signal becomes more

frequent.

116) In the case of malfunctioning or if the

device fails, turn ring nut to OFF and

contact a Fiat Dealership.

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OPERATION WITH A

TRAILER

the presence of ultrasonic systems

(e.g. pneumatic brake systems of

trucks or pneumatic drills) near the

vehicle could alter the signals sent to

the sensor;

WARNING

Sensor operation is automatically

deactivated when the trailer's electric

cable plug is fitted in the vehicle's

tow hook socket. The sensors are

automatically reactivated when the

trailer's cable plug is removed.

37) 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 must be washed using

clean water, with the addition of vehicle

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.

the variation in sensor position,

caused by variation in ride (due

to suspension or shock absorber wear),

changing tyres, overloaded vehicle, or

tuning that lowers the vehicle, for

example, may affect parking sensor

system performance;

IMPORTANT

INFORMATION

When parking, take the utmost care

over obstacles that may be above

or under the sensor.

Objects close to the vehicle are not

detected under certain circumstances

and could therefore cause damage

to the vehicle or be damaged.

The following conditions may influence

the performance of the parking

assistance system:

WARNING

117) The responsibility for parking and

other dangerous manoeuvres always and

in every case lies with the driver. While

carrying out these manoeuvres, always

make sure that no people (especially

children) or animals are in the area

concerned. 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.

the presence of ice, snow, mud or

multiple layers of paint on the surface of

the sensor may reduce its sensitivity

and the system performance;

mechanical interference (e.g.

washing the vehicle, rain, strong wind,

hail) may cause the sensor to detect

a non-existent obstacle ("echo

interference");

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An electric brake (or electric winch)

should be supplied 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.

TOWING TRAILERS

WARNING

118) 119)

IMPORTANT

118) The ABS with which the vehicle is

equipped will not control the braking

system of the trailer. Particular caution is

required on slippery roads.

For towing caravans or trailers the

vehicle must be fitted with an approved

tow hook and an adequate electrical

system. Installation must be carried out

by a specialist.

119) 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.

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.

Fit a suitable stabiliser to the trailer

drawbar.

IMPORTANT The use of auxiliary loads

other than external lights (electric brake,

winch, etc.) must be used with engine

running.

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.

IMPORTANT To install a tow hook

contact a Fiat Dealership.

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.

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REFUELLING

PROCEDURE

LPG versions

REFUELLING THE

VEHICLE

To access filler A fig. 75 open access

flap B and undo cap C. Before

refuelling turn the engine off, engage

the handbrake, turn the ignition key to

STOP and hand over the suitable

filling adaptor to the LPG refuelling

operators; don't smoke during

refuelling.

38)

To refuel proceed as follows:

120) 121) 122)

open the flap A fig. 74, pulling it

outwards, then undo cap B fig. 74

(using the ignition key, for versions

where provided), secure it to the flap

using the loss prevention strap C, insert

the dispenser into the filler and refuel;

Always stop the engine before

refuelling.

PETROL ENGINES

Use unleaded petrol only, with an

octane number (R.O.N.) no lower than

95. Never introduce even the smallest

amount of leaded petrol, even in the

event of an emergency, in order to

prevent damage to the catalytic

converter.

after refuelling, before removing

the dispenser, wait for at least 10

seconds in order for the fuel to flow

inside the tank. Then remove the

dispenser from the filler and close flap A

fig. 74.

DIESEL ENGINES

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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IMPORTANT Depending on the country,

there are various types of adapters for

LPG refuelling pumps. Filler adapter,

supplied with the vehicle and located in

a special case, is specifically designed

for the country in which the vehicle is

sold. If you are in a different country,

find out what type of adaptor is used

there.

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122) Do not use a mobile phone near the

refuelling pump: risk of fire.

Natural Power versions

39)

To access the filler, undo the cap A fig.

76 turning it counterclockwise. The

profile of the filler for refilling is the

universal type compatible with Italian

and NGV1 standards. In some

WARNING

38) The vehicle must only be filled with

diesel fuel for motor vehicles, in

European countries adapters are

considered ILLEGAL (e.g. in Germany).

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.

39) The plates (provided with the vehicle

documents) show the date when the

first cylinder inspection/test is due.

Methane refuelling stations are not

authorised to refill the cylinders when the

inspection date has expired.

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WARNING

120) Do not apply any object/cap 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.

121) Do not get close to the filler of the

tank with naked flames or lit cigarettes: risk

of fire. Keep your face away from the fuel

filler to prevent breathing in harmful

vapours.

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