Fiat 500 Hybrid (2020 year). Manual in english — page 1

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DASHBOARD

The presence, graphics and position of panels, controls, instruments and indicators may vary according to the different

versions.

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A. Lights/direction indicator stalk - B. Audio controls on the steering wheel - C. Instrument panel - D. Headlight alignment

corrector - E. Audio controls on the steering wheel - F. Windscreen wiper/washer and rear window wiper - G. Dualdrive electric

power steering (CITY function) - H.

Uconnect™

- I. Central air diffusers - L. Front/rear fog lights - M. Passenger's airbag - N.

Side air diffusers - O. Glove compartment - P. Hazard warning lights - Q. Air conditioning system controls - R. Right electric

window - S. Gear lever - T. Left electric window - U. ASR-OFF button - V. Ignition device - W. Cruise Control/Speed Limiter

stalk - X. Steering wheel adjustment lever - Z. Driver's airbag

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2

F0S0642

A. Lights/direction indicator stalk - B. Audio controls on the steering wheel - C. Instrument panel - D. Headlight alignment

corrector - E. Audio controls on the steering wheel - F. Windscreen wiper/washer and rear window wiper - G. Dualdrive electric

power steering (CITY function) - H.

Uconnect™

- I. Central air diffusers - L. Front/rear fog lights - M. Passenger's airbag - N.

Side air diffusers - O. Glove compartment - P. Hazard warning lights - Q. Air conditioning system controls - R. Right electric

window - S. Gear lever - T. Left electric window - U. ASR-OFF button - V. Ignition device - W. Cruise Control/Speed Limiter

stalk - X. Steering wheel adjustment lever - Z. Driver's airbag

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THE KEYS

1)

MECHANICAL KEY

The metal insert (A) fig. 3 operates:

the ignition device;

the door and tailgate locks (for

versions/markets where provided).

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KEY WITH REMOTE

CONTROL

(for versions/markets, where provided)
The metal insert (A) fig. 4 operates:

the ignition device;

the door lock.

Pressing button (B) fig. 4 allows the

opening/closing of the metal insert.

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1)

Unlocking the doors and the

tailgate

Briefly press button : for unlocking of

doors and tailgate, timed switching-

on of internal lights and double

flashing of direction indicators (for

versions/markets where provided).

The doors are unlocked automatically if

the fuel cut-off system intervenes.

Locking the doors and the tailgate

Brief press of the

button: remote

locking of doors and tailgate,

switching-off of roof light and single

flashing of direction indicators (for

versions/markets, where provided).

If one or more door are open, the doors

will not be locked. This is indicated by a

rapid flashing of the direction indicators

(for versions/markets, where provided).

If the luggage compartment is open,

the doors will, however, be locked.

When a speed of over 20 km/h is

reached, the doors will be automatically

locked if the specific function was set

(for versions/markets, where provided)

with the Setup menu.

Opening the tailgate by the remote

control

Press button

to release (open)

the tailgate remotely.

The tailgate opening is indicated by

double flashing of direction indicators.

1)

1)

Press button (B) only with the key away

from your body, especially your eyes and

from objects which could get damaged

(e.g. your clothes). Do not leave the key

unattended to avoid the button being

accidentally pressed while it is being

handled, e.g. by a child.

1)

The electronic components inside

the key may be damaged if the key is

subjected to strong shocks. In order

to ensure complete efficiency of the

electronic devices inside the key, it should

never be exposed to direct sunlight.

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1)

Used batteries should be disposed

of, as specified by law, in the special

containers, otherwise take them to a

Fiat Dealership, which will deal with their

disposal.

IGNITION DEVICE

2) 3) 4)

The key can be turned to 3 different

positions fig. 5:

STOP: engine off, key can be

removed, steering column locked.

Some electrical devices (e.g. audio

system, central door locking system,

etc.) can operate;

MAR: driving position. All electrical

devices are enabled;

AVV: engine starting.

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The ignition device is fitted with a safety

system that requires the ignition key to

be turned back to STOP if the engine

does not start, before the starting

operation can be repeated.

STEERING LOCK

5)

Engagement:

when the key is in

position STOP, remove the key and

turn the steering wheel until it is locked.

Turning off:

move the steering wheel

slightly as you turn the ignition key to

MAR.

2)

If the ignition device has been tampered

with (e.g. attempted theft), have it checked

over by a Fiat Dealership before driving

again.

3)

Always remove the key when you

leave your car to prevent someone from

accidentally operating the controls.

Remember to engage the handbrake.
Engage 1st gear if the car is parked uphill

or reverse if the car is parked downhill.

Never leave children unattended in the car.

4)

Never remove the key while the

car is moving. The steering wheel will

automatically lock as soon as it is turned.

This holds true for cars being towed as

well.

5)

It is absolutely forbidden to carry out

any after-market operation involving

steering system or steering column

modifications (e.g. installation of anti-theft

device) that could adversely affect

performance, invalidate the warranty,

cause SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEMS

and also result in the car not meeting

type-approval requirements.

THE FIAT CODE

SYSTEM

This is an electronic engine locking

system which increases protection

against attempted thefts of the car. It

is automatically activated when the

ignition key is removed. Each time the

car is started by turning the ignition

key to MAR, the Fiat CODE system

control unit sends a recognition code

to the Powertrain Control Module to

deactivate the immobiliser. If, during

starting, the code has not been
correctly recognised, the

warning

light on the instrument panel turns on,

or a symbol is shown on the display

on some versions. In this case, turn

the key to STOP and then to MAR; if it

is still locked, try again with the other

keys that come with the car. Contact a

Fiat Dealership if you still cannot start

the engine.

WARNING Each key has its own code

which must be stored by the system's

control unit. Contact a Fiat Dealership

to have new keys (up to 8) stored with

a code.

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DOORS

6)

2)

OPENING/CLOSING WITH

KEY

To open from outside (driver side

door):

turn the key to position (1) fig. 6

and pull the handle.

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On versions with central locking, when

the key is turned, the doors and the

tailgate are simultaneously unlocked.

Locking from the outside:

with

driver's side door completely closed,

turn the key to position (2) fig. 6.
It is possible to lock the passenger

side door only from inside bringing the

handle to position (2) fig. 7.

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On versions with central locking, when

the key is turned, the doors and the

tailgate are simultaneously locked.

Lock / Unlock from inside

act on the

handles on the door panels fig. 7.
Position (1): the door is unlocked.
Position (2): the door is locked.
On versions with door central locking,

the driver's and passenger's side

handles lock/unlock both doors and

tailgate.

WARNING The locked door condition is

indicated by the red symbol (A) fig. 7 on

the interior door handle.

With remote control

Press the

button: to lock the doors.

Press the

button: to unlock the

doors.

6)

Before opening a door, ensure that you

can do it in conditions of safety. Open the

doors only when the car is stationary.

2)

Make sure to take the key with you

once a door or the tailgate is locked, to

prevent locking the same key inside the

car. If the key is locked inside, it can only

be retrieved by using the second key

provided.

SEATS

FRONT SEATS

7) 8)

3)

Longitudinal adjustment

Lift lever (A) fig. 8 and push the seat

forwards or backwards: in the driving

position, you should be able to rest

your arms on the rim of the steering

wheel.

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9)

Backrest angle

adjustment

Turn knob (C) fig. 9.

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Height adjustment

(for versions/markets, where provided)
Operate lever (B) fig. 10 to lift or lower

the rear part of the cushion to achieve

the most comfortable driving position.

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Reclining the backrest

10) 11)

4)

To fold the backrest over, adjust lever

(D) fig. 11 (movement 1) and push

the backrest forwards until it locks

(movement 2).
Then release lever (D) and, pushing on

the backrest, slide the seat forward

(movement 3).

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Driver side and passenger side,

with position memory

(for versions/markets, where provided)
To bring back the seat in its initial

position proceed as follows:

slide the seat backwards pushing on

the backrest, until the seat is locked

(movement 4);

adjust lever (D) fig. 11 (movement 5);

raise the backrest (movement 6) until

you hear the lock click.

WARNING Using lever (D) fig. 11 before

locking the seat in its initial position will

cause the initial seat position to be lost.

In this case the position of the seat

must be restored through lengthwise

adjustment lever (A) fig. 8.

Passenger side without position

memory

To bring back the seat in its initial

position proceed as follows:

slide the seat backwards pushing

on the backrest to the desired position

(movement 4);

adjust lever (D) fig. 11 (movement 5);

raise the backrest (movement 6) until

you hear the lock click.

The type of reattachment manoeuvre

has been chosen to guarantee the

safety of the occupant.

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If an obstacle is present (e.g. a bag)

and the seat cannot be returned to

its original position, the mechanism

reattaches the seat only positioning

the backrest to ensure that the seat is

correctly attached to its guides.

PRECAUTIONS FOR SITTING

CORRECTLY

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F0S0697

The auxiliary lithium battery (A) fig. 12

for the hybrid system is installed under

the front left seat.
There is a label (fig. 13) on the battery

cover, which warns not to rest your feet

on it.

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5)

7)

All adjustments must be made with the

car stationary and engine stopped.

8)

If a side bag is fitted, it is dangerous

to use seat covers not available from

Lineaccessori MOPAR®.

9)

After releasing the adjustment lever,

always check that the seat is locked on the

guides by trying to move it back and forth.

If the seat is not locked into place, it may

unexpectedly slide and cause the driver to

lose control of the car.

10)

Make sure the backrests are properly

secured at both sides to prevent them

from moving forward, in the event of sharp

braking, with possible impact with of the

passengers.

11)

When folding down the front seat, take

care not rest you feet on the auxiliary

battery cover under the seat to avoid

damaging it and to avoid trapping your

feet between the seat and the battery.

3)

The fabric upholstery of the seats has

been designed to withstand long-term

wear deriving from normal use of the car.

Some precautions are however required.

Avoid prolonged and/or excessive rubbing

against clothing accessories such as

metal buckles and Velcro strips which, by

applying a high pressure on the fabric in a

small area, could cause it to break, thereby

damaging the upholstery.

4)

Before tilting the backrest, remove any

objects on the seat cushion.

5)

Do not rest your feet on the protective

cover of the auxiliary lithium battery under

the front left seat to avoid damaging the

cover or battery.

HEAD RESTRAINTS

12)

FRONT

Adjustment

Headrests can be adjusted in height.

Upward adjustment:

raise the head

restraint until it clicks into place.

Downward adjustment

: press button

(A) fig. 14 and lower the head restraint.

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13)

REAR

(for versions/markets, where provided)

Adjustment
Upward adjustment (usage

condition):

raise the head restraint

until it clicks into place.

Downward adjustment:

simultaneously press the buttons A

fig. 15 and B at the sides of the two

supports, and lower the head restraint.

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The particular shape of the head

restraint deliberately interferes with the

correct support of the rear passenger’s

back on the backrest in order to force

them to lift the head restraint for correct

use.

WARNING If the rear seats are used,

always set the head restraints in the

"completely raised" position.

Removal

To remove the rear head restraints

press buttons (A) fig. 15 and (B) at the

side of the two supports simultaneously

and lift them out upwards. The rear

head restraints must be lifted out with

the backrest released and tilted toward

the passenger compartment or with the

tailgate open.

12)

All adjustments must be carried out

only with the car stationary and engine off.

Head restraints must be adjusted so that

the head, rather than the neck, rests on

them. Only in this case they can protect

your head correctly.

13)

To make the best use of the head

restraint's protective action, adjust the

backrest so that you are sitting upright and

keep your head as close as possible to the

head restraint.

STEERING WHEEL

14) 15)

The steering wheel can be adjusted

vertically.

To adjust bring the lever (A) fig. 16

downward in position (2), then adjust

the steering wheel to the most suitable

position and lock it in this position

bringing the lever (A) in position (1).

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14)

All adjustments must be carried out

only with the car stationary and engine off.

15)

It is absolutely forbidden to carry

out any after-market operation involving

steering system or steering column

modifications (e.g.: installation of

anti-theft device) that could badly affect

performance and safety, invalidate

the warranty and also result in non-

compliance of the car with type-approval

requirements.

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REAR-VIEW

MIRRORS

INTERIOR MIRROR

The mirror is fitted with a safety device

that causes its release in the event of a

violent impact with the passenger.
Lever (A) fig. 17 can be used to move

the mirror to two different positions:

normal or anti-glare.

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ELECTROCHROMIC

REAR-VIEW MIRROR

(for versions/markets, where provided)
Some versions have an electrochromic

mirror with automatic anti-glare

function.
There is an ON/OFF button

on the lower part of the mirror

for activating/deactivating the

electrochromic function. When the

function is active, a LED on the mirror is

active. When reverse is engaged, the

mirror is automatically set for daytime

use.

DOOR MIRRORS

16)

Manual adjustment

The door mirror can be adjusted from

outside by exerting a slight pressure on

the four sides of the glass.

Electric adjustment

Proceed as follows:

select the mirror using selector (B)

fig. 18;

adjust the mirror using the joystick

fig. 18 in the four directions.

Folding the mirrors

When required (for example when

the mirror causes difficulty in narrow

spaces) it is possible to fold the mirror

by moving it from position 1 fig. 19

(open), to position 2 (closed).

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16)

As door mirrors are curved, they may

slightly alter the perception of distance.

While driving the mirrors must remain in

position (1).

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EXTERIOR LIGHTS

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DAYTIME RUNNING

LIGHTS (DRL)

17) 18)

For cars without the AUTO function:
with the ignition key at MAR and ring

turned to

O

fig. 20 the daytime running

lights are activated automatically; the

other lights and interior lighting remain

off.
For cars with the AUTO function:
the daytime running lights are turned

on automatically by the dusk sensor

when the ring is in the AUTO position.

DIPPED BEAM

HEADLIGHTS/SIDE

LIGHTS

With the ignition key turned to MAR,

turn the twist switch to

fig. 20. If

dipped headlights are activated, the

daytime running lights switch off and

the side lights and dipped headlights

switch on.
The

warning light switches on in

the instrument panel.
With the selector switch in the AUTO

position, the side lights and the dipped

beam headlights are controlled by the

dusk sensor.

MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS

With ring in position

, push the

stalk forward toward the dashboard

(stable position). The

warning light

switches on in the instrument panel.
For cars with the AUTO function: with

the ring in the AUTO position and the

dipped beam headlights on, push the

stalk forwards toward the dashboard.
When the stalk is pulled towards the

steering wheel again, beyond the end

of travel position, the main beam

headlights deactivate, the dipped

headlights reactivate and the

warning light switches off.

FLASHING THE

HEADLIGHTS

To do this, pull the stalk towards the

steering wheel (unstable position)

fig. 20 regardless of the position of ring.

PARKING LIGHTS

These lights can be turned on with the

ignition switch in the STOP position or

with the key removed, by moving the

left stalk ring first to the

O

position (or

the AUTO position if the vehicle does

not have a dusk sensor) and then to

position

. The

warning light

switches on in the instrument panel.

Repeat the same operation to switch

them off.

DIRECTION INDICATORS

Take the stalk fig. 20 to the (stable)

position:

upwards (position 1):

to activate

the right direction indicator;

downwards (position 2):

activates

the left direction indicator.

"Lane Change" function

Move the lever upwards or downwards

(unstable position) for less than half a

second and the direction indicator

will flash 3 times to signal a lane

change, then immediately switch off

automatically.

"FOLLOW ME HOME"

DEVICE

This function allows the space

surrounding the car to be lit up for the

set period of time.

Activation

The "Follow Me Home" device activates

by pulling the fig. 20 lever all the way

towards the steering wheel.
You can activate this function within 2

minutes of turning the engine off. This

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function allows turning on lights and

low beams.
It is possible to set the headlights

turning on time by pulling the left lever

towards the steering wheel (unstable

position) one or more times. In this

case, you can choose between 0, 30,

60, 90 and up to a maximum of 210

seconds.
Each time the stalk is operated, the

warning light on the instrument

panel switches on. The display shows

a message and the time set for the

function. The

warning light comes

on when the stalk is first moved

and stays on until the function is

automatically deactivated.

Deactivation

The function is deactivated by turning

the headlights or the side lights on,

or by pulling the left lever towards the

steering wheel (unstable position) for

more than 2 seconds, or by turning the

ignition device to MAR.

AUTO FUNCTION

(for versions/markets, where provided)

Function activation

Turn the left stalk ring (A) fig. 21 to the

AUTO

position.

WARNING The function can only be

activated with the ignition device at

MAR.

Function deactivation

To deactivate the function, turn the left

stalk ring (A) to position

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FOG LIGHTS/REAR FOG

LIGHTS

(for versions/markets, where provided)
The fog lights can be activated only

when the dipped beam headlights are

on.
With the dipped beam headlights on,

use the button (A) fig. 22 to turn on the

front/rear fog lights, as follows:

first press:

turns on the fog lights,

the

warning light on the instrument

panel will turn on;

second press

: turns on the rear

fog lights, the

warning light on the

instrument panel will turn on;

third press:

front/rear fog lights off.

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REAR FOG LIGHTS

With the dipped beam headlights on,

turn on the rear fog lights pressing the

button (B) fig. 22. The

warning light

on the instrument panel will come on.
Press the button again to switch the

lights off.

17)

The daytime running lights are an

alternative to the dipped beam headlights

for driving during the daytime in countries

where it is compulsory to have lights

on during the day, and they are also

permitted in those countries where this is

not obligatory.

18)

Daytime running lights cannot replace

dipped beam headlights when driving

at night or through tunnels. The use

of daytime running lights is governed

by the highway code of the country in

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which you are driving. Comply with legal

requirements.

INTERIOR LIGHTS

FRONT CEILING LIGHT

The lens (A) fig. 23 can be set to three

positions:

right side pressed: light always on;

left side pressed: light always off;

central position (neutral): the light

switches on and off when the doors are

opened or closed.

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WARNING Before getting out of the

car, make sure that the switch is in the

central position: ensure that lights are

off with the doors closed in order to

avoid draining the conventional battery.

On some versions, the lights switch on

and off only when the front driver side

door is opened or closed.

WINDOW WASHING

19) 20)

The right stalk controls windscreen and

rear window wiper/washer operation.

WINDSCREEN WIPER /

WASHER

6) 7)

This operates only with the ignition

key turned to MAR. The stalk has five

different positions (4 speeds) fig. 24:

A: windscreen wiper off.

B: intermittent operation.

C: continuous slow operation.

D: continuous fast operation.

E: temporary fast operation (unstable

position).

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The temporary fast function lasts as

long as you manually keep the stalk

in that position. The lever returns

to position A when it is released,

automatically stopping the windscreen

wipers.

WINDSCREEN WIPERS

WITH AUTOMATIC

WIPING

The stalk can be put in four different

positions fig. 25:

A - windscreen wiper stationary (0)

B - automatic wiping (AUTO)

C - slow continuous operation (LO)

D - fast continuous operation (HI)

E - temporary fast operation

(unstable position).

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8)

In case of direct passage from position

(B) to position (E), when the lever is

released it returns to position (A).

"Smart washing" function

Pull the stalk towards the steering

wheel (unstable position) to operate the

windscreen washer.
Keep the lever pulled to activate

both the windscreen washer jet

and the windscreen wiper with a

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single movement; the latter turns on

automatically if you keep the lever

pulled for more than half a second. The

operation of the windscreen wiper

terminates several strokes after the

stalk is released; a final cleaning stroke

several seconds later completes the

wiping operation.

REAR WINDOW WIPER /

WASHER

9)

This operates only with the ignition key

turned to MAR.

Rear Window Wiper

Turn ring (A) fig. 26 from position O to
position

to operate the rear window

wiper as follows:

in intermittent mode when the

windscreen wiper is not operating;

in synchronous mode (at half the

speed of the windscreen wiper) when

the windscreen wiper is operating;

in continuous mode with reverse

gear engaged and the control active.

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With the windscreen wiper on,

engaging reverse gear will automatically

turn the rear window wiper on, in

continuous slow operation. Operation

stops when reverse is disengaged.

"Smart washing" function

Pushing the stalk towards the

dashboard (spring-return position) will

activate the rear window washer.
Keep the stalk pressed, with just one

movement, to operate the rear window

washer jet and the rear window wiper

itself; the latter automatically turns on

if you keep the stalk pressed for more

than half a second.
The rear window wiper stops operating

a few strokes after releasing the stalk;

a further "cleaning stroke", after a

few seconds, completes the wiping

operation.

AUTOMATIC WIPING

(for versions/markets, where provided)

10)

Activation

The user can choose automatic wiping

by moving the right steering wheel

stalk fig. 25 to the AUTO (B) position.

The activation of the automatic wiping

will be notified to the driver by a single

stroke.

Sensitivity Adjustment

The rain sensor sensitivity can be

adjusted through the display menu or

on the

Uconnect™

5" or 7" system.

Inhibition

If the starter switch is moved to the

STOP position, leaving the right

steering wheel stalk in the AUTO

(B) position, when the vehicle is

next started (starter switch in the

MAR position), no wiping cycle to

prevent damage to the system if the

windscreen is being washed manually

or if there is ice on it.
To re-enable the automatic wiping

mode:

Put the right steering wheel stalk in

a position other than AUTO and then

back to the AUTO position;

exceed the speed of 5 km/h when

the sensor detects rain.

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Deactivation

The user can disable automatic wiping

by moving the right steering wheel stalk

to a position other than AUTO.

19)

If the window needs to be cleaned,

make sure the device is turned off or the

key is on STOP.

20)

Driving with worn windscreen/rear

window wiper blades is a serious risk,

because visibility is reduced in bad

weather.

6)

Never use the screen wiper to remove

layers of snow or ice from the windscreen

glass. In such conditions, the wiper

may be subjected to excessive stress

and the motor cut-out switch, which

prevents operation for a few seconds, may

intervene. If operation is not restored,

contact a Fiat Dealership.

7)

Do not operate the windscreen wiper

with the blades lifted from the windscreen.

8)

Do not activate the rain sensor when

washing the car in an automatic car wash.

9)

Do not use the rear window wiper to

remove layers of snow or ice. In such

conditions, the wiper may be subjected to

excessive stress and the motor cut-out

switch, which prevents operation for a few

seconds, may intervene. If operation is not

restored, contact a Fiat Dealership.

10)

Make sure the device is switched off if

there is ice on the windscreen glass.

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CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM

2)

11)

MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM

(for versions/markets, where provided)

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A - fan knob and climate control

system compressor button.

B - recirculation control / air intake from

outside knob.

C - air distribution knob:

air flow to central and side

dashboard vents to ventilate the chest

and the face in warm weather;

distribution between feet area

diffusers (warmest air) and dashboard

diffusers (coolest air);

towards the footwell vents.

Due to the natural tendency of

heat to spread upwards, this type

of distribution warms the passenger

compartment up as quickly as

possible, providing an immediate

feeling of warmth;

distribution between footwell

vents and windscreen/front side

window vents. This type of distribution

achieves effective heating of the

passenger compartment and prevents

the windows from misting up;

air flow to the windscreen and

front side window vents to demist or

defrost them.

D - heated rear windscreen button.

E - temperature adjustment knob.

Press the knob (A) fig. 27 to turn the

climate control system on and off.

NOTE Optimal cooling/heating of the

passenger compartment may not be

guaranteed together with Start&Stop.

To prioritise the operation of the

climate control system, deactivate the

Start&Stop function.

NOTE To stop the air flow from the

vents, turn the knob to 0.

WARNING It is advisable to switch the

air recirculation on whilst queueing or

in tunnels to prevent the introduction

of polluted air. However, it is better not

to use the function for long periods,

particularly if there are many people on

board, to prevent the windows from

misting.

AIR RECIRCULATION

internal air recirculation

air intake from outside

To enable recirculation, turn the knob

(B) fig. 27 to the left, and turn the knob

fully to the right to disable it.

Use air recirculation for maximum

climate control performance. To demist

the windows, set the recirculation

control to

.

WARNING In warm-humid weather

conditions, using cold air on the

windscreen may cause external
condensation, which could limit

visibility.