Fiat Tipo 4Door (2021 year). Manual in english — page 7

SAFETY

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Main recommendations to carry

children safely

Install the child restraint systems

on the rear seat, which is the most

protected position in the event of a

collision.

Keep children in rearward facing

child restraint systems for as long as

possible, until 3

–

4 years old if possible.

The rear head restraint can be

removed if needed to install a child

restraint system. The head restraint

must always be present in the car and

fitted if the seat is used by an adult

passenger or a child sitting in a child

restraint system without backrest.

If the passenger's front airbag

is deactivated always check the

dedicated warning light on the trim

located on the dashboard to make sure

that it has actually been deactivated.

Carefully follow the instructions

supplied with the child restraint system.

Keep the instructions in the car along

with the other documents and this

handbook. Do not use second-hand

child seats without instructions.

Only one child is to be strapped

into each restraint system; never carry

two children using one child restraint

system.

Always check that the seat belts do

not rest on the child’s neck.

Always check that the seat belt is

well fastened by pulling on it.

While travelling, do not let the child

sit incorrectly or unfasten the belts.

Never allow a child to put the belt's

diagonal section under an arm or

behind their back.

Never carry children on your lap,

even newborns. No-one can hold a

child in the case of a collision.

If the car has been involved in a road

accident, replace the child restraint

system with a new one. In addition,

and depending on the type of child

restraint system installed, replace the

ISOFIX anchorages or the seat belt with

which the child restraint system was

connected.

Any child restraint systems fitted

facing forward on an outside rear seat,

independently of its weight group, must

be fitted after removing the headrest

relative to the seat where it is to be

fitted. This does not apply to child

restraint systems that only consist of a

cushion (without backrest): these child

restraint systems must be installed

when the relative headrest is fitted.

WARNING For correct installation

on the car, some universal child

restraint systems require an accessory

(base) sold separately by the restraint

system's producer. Therefore, FCA

recommends confirming the retailer if

the desired child seat can be installed

in the car by having it done, before

buying the seat.

SUPPLEMENTARY

RESTRAINT SYSTEM

(SRS) - AIRBAG

The car is equipped with:

front driver airbag;

passenger front airbag (where

provided);

driver and passenger side bags

(where provided) for pelvis, chest and

shoulder protection;

side bags (if present) for head

protection of front seat passengers and

rear side seat passengers (window

bag).

The location of the airbags on the

vehicle is marked by the word "AIR

BAG" in the middle of the steering

wheel, on the dashboard, on the side

trim or on a label placed next to the

airbag deployment area.

FRONT AIRBAGS

The front driver and passenger airbags

(where present) protect the front seat

occupants in the event of head-on

crashes of medium-high severity, by

placing the cushion between the

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occupant and the steering wheel or

dashboard.
Failure to deploy of the airbags in other

types of collisions (side impacts, rear

shunts, roll-overs, etc...) (if present)

therefore does not indicate a system

malfunction.
Driver and passenger front airbags

(where present) are not a replacement

of but complementary to the seat belts,

which should always be worn, as

specified by law in Europe and most

non-European countries.
In a crash, those not wearing a seat

belt are projected forwards and may

come into contact with the bag which

is still inflating. The protection offered

by the bag is compromised in these

circumstances.
Front airbags may not activate in the

following situations:

frontal impacts against highly

deformable objects not involving the

front surface of the car (e.g. wing

collision against safety barrier, etc.);

car wedging under other vehicles

or safety barriers (e.g. trucks or guard

rails).
Failure to activate in the conditions

described above is due to the fact that

they may not provide any additional

protection compared with seat

belts, so their activation would be

inappropriate.

In these cases, non-deployment does

not indicate a system malfunction.
The driver's and passenger's front

airbags (where present) have been

designed and calibrated to protect

front seat occupants wearing seat

belts. At their maximum inflation, their

volume fills most of the space between

the steering wheel and the driver

and between the dashboard and the

passenger.
The airbags are not deployed in the

event of minor frontal impacts (for

which the restraining action of the seat

belts is sufficient).
Seat belts must always be worn. In the

event of a frontal impact, they ensure

the correct positioning of the occupant.

Driver's side front airbag

This consists of an instantly inflating

bag contained in a special recess in the

centre of the steering wheel fig. 95.

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Passenger's front airbag

(where provided)
This consists of an instantly inflating

bag contained in a special recess in the

dashboard fig. 96: this bag has a larger

volume than that on the driver side.

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Passenger front airbag (where

provided) and child restraint

systems

Rearward-facing child restraint systems

must

NEVER

be fitted on the front

seat with an active passenger side

airbag since in the event of a collision

the airbag activation may cause fatal

injuries to the transported child.

ALWAYS

comply with the instructions

on the label stuck on the passenger

side sun visor fig. 97.

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Deactivating passenger front

airbag (where provided) and side

bag (where provided) for pelvis,

chest and shoulders protection

If a child must be carried on the front

seat in a rearward facing child restraint

system, deactivate the passenger front

airbag (where provided) and front side

bag (where provided).
To deactivate the airbags use the

display Menu (see the instructions in

the "Display" paragraph, "Knowing the

instrument panel" chapter).
The LED

is present at the middle of

the instrument panel fig. 98.
Moving the ignition device to MAR

switches on the LED for about

8 seconds. If not, contact a Fiat

Dealership. During the first seconds,

the activation of the LED does

not actually show the passenger

protection status, but only checks its

correct operation. After a test of a

few seconds, the LED will indicate

the status of the passenger airbag

protection.

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Passenger protection active

: the

LED

is off.

Passenger protection deactivated

:

the LED

switches on with a steady

light.
The LED may light up with a various

intensity depending on the vehicle

conditions. The intensity may vary

during the same key cycle.

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Passenger front airbag (where provided) and child restraint systems:

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SIDE BAGS

(where provided)

To help increase occupants protection

in the event of side impact collisions,

the car is equipped with front side bags

and window bags.

Side bag

These comprise two bags located in

the front seat backrests fig. 100 which

protect the pelvis, chest and shoulder

area of the occupants in the event of a

side collision of medium-high severity.

They are marked by the "AIRBAG" label

sewn on the outer side of the front

seats.

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Window bag

These consist of two “drop-down”

cushions, housed behind the side trim

of the roof and covered with finishing

elements fig. 101.

They are designed to protect the head

of front and rear occupants in the event

of a side collision, thanks to the wide

cushion inflation surface.

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The deployment of side bags in the

event of side impacts of low severity is

not required.

In the event of a side impact, the

system provides best protection if the

passenger sits on the seat in a correct

position, thus allowing correct window

bag deployment.

93) 94) 95) 96) 97) 98) 99) 100) 101) 102) 103) 104) 105)

106) 107) 108)

Important notes

Do not wash the seats with water or

pressurised steam (wash by hand or at

automatic seat washing stations).

The front airbags and/or side bags

may be deployed in the event of sharp

impacts to the underbody of the car

(e.g. impact with steps, pavements,

potholes or road bumps etc.).

When the airbag deploys it emits

a small amount of dust: the dust

is harmless and does not indicate

the beginning of a fire. The dust may

irritate the skin and eyes however: in

this case, wash with neutral soap and

water.

Airbag checking, repair and

replacement must be carried out at a

Fiat Dealership.

If the car is scrapped, have the

airbag system deactivated at a Fiat

Dealership.

Pretensioners and airbags are

deployed in different ways on the

basis of the type of collision. Failure

to activate one or more of the

devices does not indicate a system

malfunction.

WARNING

93)

Do not apply stickers or other objects

on the steering wheel, on the dashboard

in the passenger side airbag area, on side

upholstery on the roof or on the seats.

Never put objects (e.g. mobile phones) on

the passenger side of the dashboard since

they could interfere with correct inflation

of the passenger airbag and also cause

serious injury to the passengers.

94)

Always drive with your hands on the

rim of the steering wheel so that the airbag

can inflate freely if required. Do not drive

bent over the steering wheel, but rather

sit upright with your back firmly resting

against the seat back.

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95)

When there is an active passenger

airbag, DO NOT install rearward facing

child restraint systems on the front seat.

Deployment of the airbag in a crash could

cause fatal injuries to the child regardless

of the severity of the collision. Therefore,

always deactivate the passenger side

airbag when a rearward facing child

restraint system is installed on the front

passenger seat. The front passenger seat

must also be positioned back as far as

possible in order to prevent the child

restraint system from coming into contact

with the dashboard. Immediately reactivate

the passenger airbag as soon as the child

restraint system has been removed.

96)

To deactivate the airbags using

the instrument panel menu, see the

description in the "Knowing the instrument

panel" chapter, "Menu Options"

paragraph.

97)

Do not affix rigid objects to the

garment hooks or support handles.

98)

Do not rest your head, arms or elbows

on the door, on the windows or in the

window bag area to prevent injury during

deployment.

99)

Never lean your head, arms or elbows

out of the window.

100)

If, when the ignition device is turned

to MAR, the

warning light does not

switch on or stays on whilst driving, a

failure may have occurred in the restraint

systems. In this case the airbags or

pretensioners may not be deployed in an

impact or, in a lower number of cases,

they may be deployed accidentally.

Contact a Fiat Dealership immediately to

have the system checked.

101)

In some versions, in case of LED

failure

(located on the plate of the

instrument panel), the warning light

on

the console turns on and the passenger

side airbags are deactivated.

102)

On cars with side bags, do not cover

the front seat backrests with extra covers.

103)

Do not travel with objects in your lap,

in front of your chest or held in your mouth

(e.g., pipe, pencil etc.). They could cause

severe injury if the airbag is deployed in a

crash.

104)

If the car has been stolen or in the

case of attempt to steal it, if it has been

subjected to vandalism or floods, have

the airbag system checked by a Fiat

Dealership.

105)

If the ignition device is at MAR, even if

the engine is switched off, airbags may be

deployed when the car is stationary and

hit by another car. Therefore, even if the

vehicle is stationary, when an active front

passenger airbag is fitted, DO NOT install

rearward facing child restraint systems

on the front passenger seat. Deployment

of the airbag following an impact could

cause fatal injuries to the child. Therefore,

always deactivate the passenger side

airbag when a rearward facing child

restraint system is installed on the front

passenger seat. The front passenger seat

must also be positioned back as far as

possible in order to prevent the child

restraint system from coming into contact

with the dashboard. Immediately reactivate

the passenger airbag as soon as the child

restraint system has been removed. Also

remember that, if the ignition device is

set to STOP, none of the safety devices

(airbags or pretensioners) will be deployed

in the event of collision. Non-deployment

in such cases does not indicate a system

malfunction.

106)

Malfunction of the

warning light

is indicated by the activation of an airbag

failure icon and dedicated message on the

instrument panel display. The pyrotechnic

charges are not disabled. Contact a Fiat

Dealership immediately to have the system

checked.

107)

The front airbag deployment

threshold is higher than that of the

pretensioners. For collisions in the range

between the two thresholds, it is normal

for only the pretensioners to be activated.

108)

The airbag does not replace seat

belts but increases their efficiency.

Because front airbags are not deployed

for low-speed crashes, side collisions,

rear-end shunts or rollovers, occupants

are protected, in addition to any side

bags, only by their seat belts, which must

therefore always be fastened.

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STARTING AND DRIVING

We have now reached the "heart" of

the vehicle: let's see how to use the

vehicle to its full potential.
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.

STARTING THE ENGINE . . . . 113
WHEN PARKED. . . . . . . 114
PARKING BRAKE. . . . . ... 114
MANUAL TRANSMISSION . . .. 114
START&STOP SYSTEM . . . .. 115
SPEED LIMITER. . . . . . . 117
ELECTRONIC CRUISE

CONTROL . . . . . . . . 118
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

(ACC) . . . . . . . . . ... 119
PARK ASSIST SYSTEM . . . .. 127
LANE CONTROL SYSTEM (lane

departure warning) . . . . . . 129
TRAFFIC SIGN RECOGNITION. . 131
INTELLIGENT SPEED ASSIST. .. 133
DAA (Driver Attention Assist)

SYSTEM . . . . . . . . ... 134
REAR CAMERA (ParkView

®

Rear Backup Camera). . . . . 134
TOWING TRAILERS. . . . . 135
SUGGESTIONS FOR DRIVING . . 136
REFUELLING THE CAR . . . .. 137
AdBlue

®

(UREA) ADDITIVE FOR

DIESEL EMISSIONS . . . . ... 141

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STARTING THE

ENGINE

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.

If necessary, messages indicating the

starting procedure can be shown on

the display.

ENGINE STARTING

PROCEDURE

109) 110) 111) 112)

29) 30) 31) 32)

Versions with manual gearbox

Proceed as follows:

engage the parking brake and place

the gear lever in neutral;

bring the ignition device to MAR,

warning light

will come on in the

instrument panel - wait for the warning

light to switch off;

fully depress the clutch pedal without

touching the accelerator;

turn the ignition device to AVV and

release it as soon as the engine starts;

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;

after the manoeuvre has been

repeated, if the problem persists,

contact a Fiat Dealership.

Versions with automatic

transmission

(where provided)
Proceed as follows:

engage the parking brake and set the

gear lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral);

fully depress the brake pedal without

touching the accelerator;

set the ignition device to AVV;

if the engine does not start, bring the

ignition device back to STOP and wait

for 10-15 seconds before repeating the

starting procedure;

after the manoeuvre has been

repeated, if the problem persists,

contact a Fiat Dealership.

ENGINE STARTING

FAILURE

109)

Important notes

Do not try to start the engine by towing

or pushing the vehicle.
This manoeuvre could let unburnt fuel

enter the catalytic converter. When

the engine is started, this would ignite,

causing catalytic converter overheating

and damage.

If the battery is flat, you can jump start

the car by connecting the battery

with an auxiliary one or with one on

another car using suitable cables. This

manoeuvre can anyway be dangerous

when not performed correctly.
See the indications in the "Emergency

starting" paragraph in the "In an

emergency" chapter.

WARNING

109)

Do not try to start the engine pouring

fuel or other flammable fluid inside the

throttle body air intake: this might damage

the engine and injury people nearby.

110)

It is dangerous to run the engine in

enclosed areas. The engine consumes

oxygen and engine exhaust contains

carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and

other toxic gasses.

111)

The brake servo is not active until the

engine is started, so you would need to

apply much more force than usual to the

brake pedal.

112)

Do not start the engine by pushing,

towing or driving downhill. These

manoeuvres may damage the catalytic

converter.

29)

We recommend that during the initial

period, or during the first 1600 km, you

do not drive to full car performance (e.g.

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excessive acceleration, long journeys at

top speed, sharp braking, etc.).

30)

When the engine is switched off

never leave the ignition device in the

MAR position to prevent useless current

absorption from draining the battery.

31)

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.

32)

Warning light

will flash after starting

or during prolonged cranking to indicate a

fault with the glow plug preheating system.

If the engine starts, the vehicle can be

used as normal, but a Fiat Dealership must

be contacted as soon as possible.

WHEN PARKED

When parking and leaving the car,

proceed as follows:

engage a gear (1st gear if facing

uphill or reverse if facing downhill) and

leave the wheels turned;

stop the engine and engage the

handbrake;

always remove the ignition device.

Block the wheels with a wedge or a

stone if the car is parked on a steep

slope.

WARNING

NEVER

leave the vehicle

with the gearbox in neutral.

113)

WARNING

113)

Never leave children unattended in

the car. Always remove the key from the

ignition device when leaving the car and

take it with you.

PARKING BRAKE

114) 115)

To engage the handbrake pull lever

(1) fig. 102 upwards until the car is

secured.

The

warning light switches on in the

instrument panel.

To release it, pull the lever (1) slightly

upwards, press the button (2) and

lower the lever (1) checking that the

warning light

on the instrument

panel goes out.

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WARNING

114)

Never leave children unattended in

the car. Always remove the key from the

ignition device when leaving the car and

take it with you.

115)

For cars equipped with a front

armrest, lift it up to ensure that it does not

interfere with the action of the parking

brake.

MANUAL

TRANSMISSION

116)

33)

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 ).

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To engage reverse R from neutral, lift

the ring (1) fig. 103 under the knob and

at the same time move the lever to the

left and then forwards.
To engage 6th gear (if present), operate

the lever by pressing it towards the
right in order to avoid engaging 4th

gear by mistake.
The same applies to the shift from 6th
to 5th gear.

1.0 Firefly 100HP E6D Final / 1.3

Multijet 95HP E6D Final: versions:

to engage reverse gear R from the

neutral position, press the clutch pedal

and simultaneously move the gear lever

to the right and then back.

1.4 95HP E6D Final versions (for

versions/markets where provided):

to engage reverse gear R from the

neutral position, lift the ring (1) fig. 103

under the knob and simultaneously

move the lever to the right and then

back.

1.6 Multijet 130HP E6D Final

versions

: to engage reverse gear

R from the neutral position, lift the

ring (1) fig. 99 under the knob and

simultaneously move the gear lever to

the left and then forwards.

WARNING Reverse can only be

engaged when the car 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.

WARNING 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

116)

Press the clutch pedal fully to shift

gears 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.

33)

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.

START&STOP

SYSTEM

(where provided)

117)

The Start&Stop system automatically

stops the engine each time the car is

stationary and starts it again when the

driver wants to move off.

In this way, the car efficiency is

increased, by reducing consumption,

emission of harmful gases and noise

pollution.

Start&Stop mode will be active

whenever the engine is started.

OPERATING MODE

Stopping the engine

With the vehicle stopped, the engine

stops with gearbox in neutral and

clutch pedal released.

Restarting the engine

To restart the engine, press the clutch

pedal or the accelerator pedal.
If the car 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.

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SYSTEM MANUAL

ACTIVATION/

DEACTIVATION

To activate/deactivate the system

manually, press the (1) fig. 104 button

located on the dashboard.

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System activation

Activation of the system is indicated

by the

warning light and, on some

versions, by a message on the

instrument panel display.

System deactivation

Deactivation of the system is indicated

by the

warning light and, on some

versions, by a message on the display.

MISSED ENGINE

STOPPING CONDITIONS

34)

When the system is active, for a higher

comfort and safety, and to reduce

emissions, the engine does not stop in

some conditions, such as:

engine still cold;

especially cold outside temperature;

battery not sufficiently charged;

particulate filter (DPF) regeneration in

progress (Diesel engines only);

driver's door not shut;

driver's seat belt not fastened;

reverse gear engaged (e.g. for

parking manoeuvres);

only for versions equipped with

an automatic climate control, if an

adequate level of thermal comfort has

not been reached or with MAX-DEF

function active;

during the first period of use, to

initialise the system.

ENGINE RESTARTING

CONDITIONS

Due to comfort, emission control and

safety reasons, the engine can restart

automatically without any action by the

driver, when the car and the passenger

compartment climate control system

are in certain conditions, such as.
With gear engaged, automatic engine

restarting is possible only by fully

pressing the clutch pedal.

SAFETY FUNCTIONS

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.
This condition is indicated to the driver

both through a buzzer and a message

on the display.

ENERGY SAVING

FUNCTION

If, following the automatic engine

restarting, the driver does not carry out

any action for more than 3 minutes, the

Start&Stop system stops the engine

definitely, to prevent fuel consumption.
In these cases, the engine can only be

restarted using the ignition device.
NOTE In any case, it is possible

to keep the engine running by

deactivating the system.

IRREGULAR OPERATION

In the event of malfunction, the

Start&Stop system is deactivated.
For failure indications, see the "Warning

lights and messages" paragraph,

"Knowing the instrument panel"

chapter.

CAR INACTIVITY

118)

In the event of vehicle inactivity (or if the

battery is replaced), special attention

must be paid to the disconnection of

the battery power supply.

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WARNING

117)

Before opening the bonnet, make

sure that the engine is off and that the

starter switch is in the STOP position.

Follow the indications on the plate

underneath the bonnet. We recommend

that you remove the key from the ignition if

other people remain in the vehicle. The

vehicle should always be left after the key

has been removed or turned to the STOP

position. During refuelling, make sure that

the engine is off (ignition device in the

STOP position).

118)

If the conventional battery needs

to be replaced, always contact a Fiat

Dealership. Replace the battery with a new

one of the same type (EFB - Enhanced

Flooded Battery) and specifications.

34)

If climate comfort is to be favoured,

the Start&Stop system can be deactivated,

for a continuous operation of the climate

control system.

SPEED LIMITER

(where provided)

DESCRIPTION

This device allows the speed of the car

to be limited to values which can be set

by the driver.
The maximum speed can be set both

with car stationary and in motion. The

minimum speed that can be set is

30 km/h.
When the device is active, the car

speed depends on the pressure

at the accelerator pedal, until the

programmed speed limit is reached

(see "Speed limit programming"

paragraph).

ACTIVATING THE DEVICE

To activate the device press button (1)

fig. 105 on the steering wheel.

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The activation of the device is indicated

by the

symbol on the display, along

with a dedicated message and the last

speed value stored.
If the electronic Cruise Control has

been activated previously, button (1)

fig. 105 must be pressed twice.
The first press switches off the function

activated previously; the second press

activates the Speed Limiter.

SPEED LIMIT

PROGRAMMING

The speed limit can be programmed

without necessarily activating the

device.
To store a speed value higher than

the displayed one, briefly press the

SET + button. Each time the button

is pressed, the speed increases by

about 1 km/h while keeping the button

pressed, the speed increases by

5 km/h intervals.
To store a lower speed value than the

displayed one, press the SET

–

button.

Each time the button is pressed, the

speed decreases by about 1 km/h

while keeping the button pressed, the

speed decreases by 5 km/h intervals.

DEVICE ACTIVATION/

DEACTIVATION

Device Activation: press the SET + or

SET

–

buttons, at a speed between 30

and 130 km/h, to set the current car

speed as the speed limit. Or, press the

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RES (Resume) button to set the speed

limit to the value shown on the display.
The device activation is indicated by
the

symbol on the display.

Device deactivation: press the CANC

button. The device deactivation is

indicated by the grey

symbol on the

display.

EXCEEDING THE

PROGRAMMED SPEED

By fully depressing the accelerator

pedal, the programmed speed can be

exceeded even with the device active

(e.g. in the event of overtaking).
The device is disabled until the speed

drops below the set limit, after which it

reactivates automatically.

FLASHING OF

PROGRAMMED SPEED

The programmed speed flashes in the

following cases:

when the accelerator pedal has

been fully depressed and the car has

exceeded the programmed speed;

activating the system after setting a

limit below the effective speed of the

car;

when the device cannot reduce

the speed of the car due to the

gradient of the road, in this case also

accompanied by an acoustic warning;

in the event of sharp acceleration.

DEACTIVATING THE

DEVICE

To disengage the system press button

(1) fig. 105.

WARNING The activation of the

electronic Cruise Control will deactivate

the device.

Automatic off of the device

The device deactivates automatically in

the event of fault in the system. In this

case, contact a Fiat Dealership.

ELECTRONIC

CRUISE CONTROL

(where provided)

This is an electronically controlled

driving assistance device that

allows the desired car speed to be

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 the device in town.

ACTIVATING THE DEVICE

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To activate the device press button (1)

fig. 106.
The grey symbol

on the instrument

panel switches on to signal that the

device is on.

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The device cannot be engaged in
1st or reverse gear: it is advisable to
engage it in 3rd gear or higher.

WARNING 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.

SETTING THE DESIRED

SPEED

Proceed as follows:

to activate the device press button

(1) fig. 106;

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when the car has reached the

desired speed, press button SET +

(or SET

–

) and release it to activate

the device. When the accelerator is

released, the car will keep the selected

speed automatically.
With the system set, the symbol

is

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

can increase speed simply by pressing

the accelerator; when you release the

pedal, the car goes back to the speed

stored previously.
When travelling downhill with the device

active, the car speed may exceed the

set one.

WARNING Before pressing the SET +

or SET

–

buttons, the vehicle must be

travelling at a constant speed on a flat

surface.

INCREASING SPEED

Once the electronic Cruise Control

has been activated, the speed can be

increased by pressing button SET +.

DECREASING SPEED

With the device activated, the speed

can be decreased by pressing button

SET

–

.

RECALLING THE SPEED

Before returning to the previously set

speed, you must bring the speed close

to that value, press the RES (Resume)

button and release it.

DEACTIVATING THE

DEVICE

Lightly pressing the brake pedal or

pressing the CANC button deactivates

the electronic Cruise Control without

deleting the stored speed.
The Cruise Control may be deactivated

also by applying the parking brake,

when the braking system is operated

(e.g. operation of the ESC system)

or by pressing the clutch pedal while

shifting gear.

DEACTIVATING THE

DEVICE

The electronic Cruise Control is

deactivated by pressing button (1)

fig. 106 or bringing the starter switch to

STOP.

WARNING

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While driving with the device active,

never move the gear lever to neutral.

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In case of a malfunction or failure of

the device, contact a Fiat Dealership.

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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.

ADAPTIVE CRUISE

CONTROL (ACC)

(where provided)

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DESCRIPTION

The Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a

driver assist device which combines the

Cruise Control functions with one for

controlling the distance from the vehicle

ahead.
The device allows to hold the car at the

desired speed without needing to press

the accelerator. It also allows to hold a

given distance from the vehicle ahead

(the distance can be set by the driver).
The Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

uses a radar sensor, located behind

the front bumper fig. 107, to detect the

presence of a vehicle close ahead.

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The device further enhances driving

comfort provided by the electronic

Cruise Control when on the motorway

or out of town with light traffic.
Using the device is not beneficial on

busy extra-urban roads or on urban

streets.
IMPORTANT NOTES
If the sensor does not detect any

vehicle ahead, the device will maintain

a fixed set speed.
If the sensor detects a vehicle ahead,

the device automatically brakes to

avoid getting closer than the set

distance. Once behind a vehicle, the

system will brake or accelerate to

maintain the distance, without ever

exceeding the set speed.
It is advisable to turn the device off in

the following cases:

driving in fog, heavy rain, snow,

heavy traffic and in complex driving

situations (e.g. on motorways with

roadworks in progress);

driving near a bend (winding roads),

icy, snowy, slippery roads or with steep

slopes and descents;

entering a turn lane or on a slip road;

towing a trailer;

when circumstances do not allow

safe driving at a constant speed.
There are two operating modes:

"Adaptive Cruise Control”

mode

to maintain an adequate distance

between vehicles (a dedicated

message appears on the instrument

panel display);

“Electronic Cruise Control”

mode

to hold the vehicle at a constant preset

speed.
To change the operating mode, use the

button on the steering wheel (see that

described on the following pages).
The "electronic Cruise Control" does

not alter the speed if there are vehicles

in front. Always adjust the speed

according to traffic conditions.

ADAPTIVE

CRUISE CONTROL

ACTIVATION/

DEACTIVATION

Activation

To activate the device, press and
release the button

fig. 108.

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With the device activated and ready to

work, the display shows a message

indicating the "readiness" of the system

and a dedicated icon as shown in

fig. 109.

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WARNING It is dangerous to leave

the device 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.

Deactivation

With the device active, to deactivate it

press and release the button

. The

display will show a dedicated message.

SETTING THE DESIRED

SPEED

The device can only be set with the

speed over 30 km/h (or equivalent

in mph) and under 160 km/h (or

equivalent in mph). When the car

reaches the desired speed, press and

release the button SET + or SET

–

the

display will show the set speed.
With the system set, the relative symbol

(fig. 109) is white.
Then take your foot off the accelerator

pedal.

WARNING Pressing the accelerator

pedal again, the car’s speed may

exceed the set value.

While the accelerator pedal is pressed:

a dedicated message is displayed 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 device will return to normal

operation as soon as the accelerator

pedal is released.
The system

cannot

be set:

when pressing the brake pedal;

when the manual parking brake has

been operated;

when the brakes are overheated;

when the shift lever is in the R

(reverse gear), neutral or 1st (first gear

engaged) position;

when the clutch is pressed;

when the car speed is not within the

settable speed range;

when the engine rpm is above

a maximum threshold or below a

minimum threshold;

when the ESC (or ABS or other

stability control systems) are operating

or have just operated;

when the Autonomous Emergency

Brake Control (AEB Control) system is

braking automatically;

when the Speed Limiter is active;

when the electronic Cruise Control is

active;

in case of failure of the device;

when the motor is off;

in case of obstruction of the radar

sensor (in this case the bumper area

where it is located must be cleaned).
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.

WARNING With the device set, it is

possible to reach speeds higher than