Fiat Ulysse (2022 year). Manual in english - page 6

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►  Use a coin to unscrew the cap and replace 

the battery.

Do not throw remote control batteries 
away, as they contain metals that are 

harmful to the environment. Take them to an 
approved disposal point.

If the system is switched on using the 
long-range remote control, the maximum 

heating duration is around 45 min.

The ventilation is activated provided that 

the battery is sufficiently charged. 

The heating is activated provided that: 
–  the battery charge and the fuel level are 

sufficient,

–  the engine has been started since the 
previous heating cycle,
–  60 minutes have elapsed between two 
heating requests.

Programmable heating is supplied by the 
vehicle fuel tank. Before use, make sure 

that you have sufficient fuel. If the fuel tank is 

on reserve, you are strongly recommended 
not to programme the heating.

The additional heating must always be 

switched off while refuelling to avoid any risk 

of fire or explosion.

To avoid the risk of poisoning or 
asphyxia, the programmable heating 

must not be used, even for short periods, in a 
closed environment such as a garage or 
workshop which is not equipped with an 
exhaust gas extraction system.

Do not park the vehicle on a flammable 

surface (dry grass, dead leaves, paper, etc.) 

- Risk of fire!

Glazed surfaces such as the rear screen 
or windscreen can become very hot in 

places.
Never put objects on these surfaces; never 
touch these surfaces - Risk of burns!

Independent additional 
heating

Depending on the country of sale, this is an 
additional and independent system which heats 
the hot water circuit of the Diesel engine to 
improve comfort and to raise the temperature 
of the cold engine. It improves demisting and 
defrosting performance. With the engine idling 
or the vehicle stationary, it is normal to notice a 

high-pitched whistling and some emissions of 
smoke or odour.
The temperature near the heating system must 
not exceed 120°C. A higher temperature (e.g. in 
a paint oven) could damage the components of 
electronic circuits.
The additional heating is supplied by the 
vehicle's fuel tank. Make sure that the low fuel 
warning lamp is not on.

To avoid the risks of poisoning or 

suffocation, the additional heating must 

not be used, even for short periods, in a 
closed environment such as a garage or 
workshop which is not equipped with an 
exhaust gas extraction system.

Do not park the vehicle on a flammable 

surface (for example: dry grass, fallen 

leaves, paper, etc.) - risk of fire!

Have the additional heating checked at 
least once a year, at the beginning of 

winter.
For maintenance and repairs, you must 

only contact a Fiat Dealership or a qualified 

workshop.

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Temperature pre-
conditioning (Electric)

This function allows you to programme the 
temperature in the passenger compartment to 

reach a pre-defined, non-modifiable temperature 

(approx. 21°C) before you enter the vehicle, on 
the days and at the times of your choice.
This function is available when the vehicle is 
connected or not connected.

Programming

With Bluetooth

®

 audio system

Temperature pre-conditioning is not available 
with the Bluetooth

®

 audio system.

With Connect Nav system

In the 

Applications

 menu: 

Press "

Car Apps

" to display the applications 

home page.

Select 

Temperature conditioning

. 

►  Press 

+

 to add a programme.

►  Select the time of entry into the vehicle and 

the desired days. Press 

OK

.

►  Press 

ON

 to activate this programme.

The temperature pre-conditioning sequence 
begins approximately 45 minutes before the 
programmed time when the vehicle is connected 
(20 minutes when it is not connected) and is 
maintained for 10 minutes after.

You can set multiple programmes.
Each one is saved in the system.

To optimise the driving range, we recommend 
starting a programme while the vehicle is 
connected.

The fan noise that occurs during 
temperature pre-conditioning is perfectly 

normal.

Operating conditions

–  The function is only activated when the 

ignition is switched off

 and the 

vehicle 

locked

.

–  When the vehicle is not connected, the 
function is only activated if the battery charge 
level is greater than 50%.
–  When the vehicle is not connected and a 
recurring programme is active (e.g. from Monday 
to Friday), if two temperature pre-conditioning 
sequences are run without the vehicle being 
used, the programme will be deactivated.

Courtesy lamp(s)

Front: comes on when one of the front or 
rear doors is opened (sliding side door 

and depending on equipment, left-hand 
side-hinged door or tailgate).
Rear or row 2 and row 3: comes on when one of 
the rear doors is opened (sliding side door and 

depending on equipment, left-hand side-hinged 
door or tailgate).

Always lit, ignition on. 

Always off.

 

Front

 

 

 

 

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Rear

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Automatic switching on/off

The front courtesy lamp comes on when the key 
is removed from the ignition switch.
All courtesy lamps come on when the vehicle is 
unlocked, when one of the corresponding doors 
is opened and when locating the vehicle using 
the remote control. 

They fade to off after the ignition is switched on 

and when the vehicle is locked.

Take care not to allow objects to come 
into contact with the courtesy lamp.

Individual reading lamp

 

 

If fitted to the vehicle, these are switched 

on and off by means of a manual switch.

With the ignition on, operate the corresponding 
switch.

Take care not to put anything in contact 
with the courtesy lamp.

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Lighting control stalk

Main lighting

 

 

 

 

Lamps off (ignition off)/

Daytime running lamps (engine running)

Automatic illumination of lamps/daytime 

running lamps
Sidelamps only 

Dipped or main beam headlamps 

Headlamp dipping

 

 

►  Pull the lighting control stalk to switch 

between dipped and main beam headlamps.

In lamps off and sidelamps modes, pull the 

lighting control stalk to switch the main beam 

headlamps on directly ("headlamp flash").

Operation of the selected lighting is 

confirmed by the illumination of the 

corresponding indicator lamp.

Without AUTO lighting

 

 

With AUTO lighting

 

 

Foglamps

Rear foglamp

It only works if the sidelamps are on. 

 

 

►  Rotate the ring forwards/backwards to turn 

it on/off.

When the lighting is switched off automatically 

(with AUTO model), the foglamp and the dipped 
beam headlamps will remain on.

Front foglamps/Rear foglamps

They operate with the sidelamps, dipped 
or main beam headlamps on.

 

 

►  Rotate the ring forwards:

•  once to switch on the front foglamps,
•  a second time to switch on the rear 

foglamps.

►  Turn in the opposite direction to switch off.

If the lighting is switched off automatically (with 

AUTO model) or the dipped beam headlamps 

are switched off manually, the foglamps and 

sidelamps remain on.

►  Rotate the ring backwards to switch the 

foglamps off; the sidelamps will then switch off.

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Switching on the foglamps is prohibited 
in clear weather or in rain, both day and 

night. In these situations, the power of their 
beams may dazzle other drivers. They must 
only be used in fog or falling snow (rules may 
vary depending on country).

Do not forget to switch off the foglamps when 

they are no longer necessary.

Switching on the lamps after 

switching off the ignition

To reactivate the lighting control, rotate the 
ring to the "

0

" position - lamps off, then to the 

desired position.
If the driver's door is opened, a temporary 
audible signal warns the driver that the lamps 
are on.

They will go off automatically after a period 

of time that depends on the level of charge in 
the battery (entering energy economy mode).

Switching off of the lighting when the 

ignition is switched off 

When the ignition is switched off, all of the 

lamps turn off immediately, except for the 

dipped beam headlamps if automatic guide-
me-home lighting is activated.

In some weather conditions (e.g. low 
temperature or humidity), misting on the 

internal surface of the glass of the headlamps 
and rear lamps is normal, and will disappear 

after the lamps have been on for a few 
minutes.

Travelling abroad

If planning to use your vehicle in a 

country that drives on the other side of the 
road, the dipped beam headlamps must be 
adjusted to avoid dazzling oncoming drivers. 

Contact a Fiat Dealership or a qualified 

workshop.

Direction indicators

 

 

►  Left or right: lower or raise the lighting control 

stalk, beyond the point of resistance.

If you keep the direction indicators on for 
more than 20 seconds, the volume of the 

audible signal will increase if the speed is 
above 50 mph (80 km/h).

Three flashes

►  Press briefly upwards or downwards, without 

going beyond the point of resistance; the 

direction indicators will flash 3 times.

Daytime running lamps/

Sidelamps

 

 

If the vehicle is so equipped, they come on 
automatically when the engine is started, when 
the lighting control stalk is in position "

0

" or 

"

AUTO

".

Automatic headlamp 

illumination

When a low level of ambient light is detected 
by a sunshine sensor, the number plate 
lamps, sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps 
are switched on automatically, without any action 
on the part of the driver. They can also come 

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on if rain is detected, at the same time as the 
automatic rain sensitive wipers.

As soon as the brightness returns to a sufficient 

level or after the windscreen wipers are switched 

off, the lamps are switched off automatically.

Malfunction

In the event of a malfunction of the rain/sunshine 
sensor, the vehicle’s lamps come on and this 
warning lamp is displayed on the instrument 
panel, accompanied by an audible signal and/or 
the display of a message.
Have it checked by a Fiat Dealership or a 

qualified workshop.

Do not cover the rain/sunshine sensor 
located at the top centre of the 

windscreen behind the interior rear view 
mirror; the associated functions would no 
longer be controlled.

In fog or snow, the rain/sunshine sensor 

may detect sufficient light. For this 

reason, the lighting will not come on 
automatically.

The inner surface of the windscreen may 

become misted up and affect the proper 

operation of the rain/sunshine sensor.
In humid and cold weather, demist the 
windscreen regularly.

Guide-me-home and 

welcome lighting

Guide-me-home lighting

Manual

 

 

►  With the ignition off, pull the lighting control 

stalk toward you ("headlamp flash") to activate/

deactivate the function.

Manual guide-me-home lighting goes off 

automatically after a period of time.

Automatic

With the "Automatic illumination of lamps" 
function activated (lighting control stalk in the 
"

AUTO

" position) and when the light is poor, the 

dipped beam headlamps come on automatically 

when the ignition is switched off.

With the ring in the "

AUTO

" position and when 

the light is poor, the dipped beam headlamps 
come on automatically when the ignition is 

switched off.

With audio system or touch screen

The activation, deactivation and 
duration of guide-me-home lighting 

are set in the vehicle configuration menu.

Exterior welcome lighting

The remote operation of the lighting makes your 
approach to the vehicle easier in poor light. It 
is activated when the lighting control is in the 
"

AUTO

" position and the level of light detected 

by the sunshine sensor is low.

Switching on

Press this button on the remote control or 
on one of the front door handles with the 

"Keyless Entry and Start" system.
The dipped beam headlamps and sidelamps 
come on; your vehicle is also unlocked.

Switching off

The exterior welcome lighting switches off 

automatically after a set time, when the ignition 
is switched on or on locking the vehicle.

Programming

With audio system or touch screen

The activation, deactivation and 
duration of the welcome lighting 

can be set via the vehicle configuration menu.

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Automatic headlamp 

dipping

For more information, refer to the 

General recommendations for 

automatic lighting systems

.

With the ring of the lighting control stalk in the 
"

AUTO

" position and the function activated on 

the touch screen, this system automatically 
switches between dipped and main beam 

headlamps, according to lighting and traffic 

conditions, using a camera located at the top of 
the windscreen.

 

 

This system is a driving aid.
The driver remains responsible for 

the vehicle's lighting, its correct use in the 

prevailing light, visibility and traffic conditions, 

and for compliance with driving and vehicle 
regulations.

The system becomes operational when 
the vehicle exceeds 16 mph (25 km/h).

When the speed falls below 9 mph (15 km/h), 

the function is no longer operational.

Activation/Deactivation

With audio system

 

 

 

 

►  To activate or deactivate the system, press 

this button.
The indicator lamp in the button is 

on

 when the 

function is 

activated

.

With touch screen

The settings are adjusted via the vehicle 

configuration menu.

►  Then put the lighting control stalk ring in the 

"AUTO" or "Dipped/main beam position".

Pause

If the situation requires a change of headlamp 
beam, the driver can take over at any time.

►  A "headlamp flash" pauses the 

function and the lighting system switches 

to "automatic illumination of lamps" mode:
–  If the "AUTO" and "Dipped beam" indicator 
lamps were on, the system changes to main 
beam.
–  If the "AUTO" and "Main beam" 
indicator lamps were on, the system changes to 
dipped beam.

►  To reactivate the function, once again switch 

the headlamps manually between dipped and 
main beam.

Flashing the headlamps does not 
deactivate the system.

The state of the system is stored when the 

ignition is switched off.

The system may be disrupted or not work 
correctly:

–  When visibility conditions are poor 
(snowfall, heavy rain, etc.).
–  If the windscreen in front of the camera is 
dirty, misted or obscured (for example, by a 
sticker).

–  If the vehicle is facing highly reflective 

signs.
When the system detects thick fog, it 
temporarily deactivates the function.
The system is not able to detect:
–  Road users that do not have their own 
lighting, such as pedestrians.

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–  Vehicles whose lighting is obscured (for 
example, vehicles driving behind a safety 
barrier on a motorway).
–  Vehicles at the top or bottom of a steep 
slope, on winding roads, on crossroads.

Clean the windscreen regularly, 
particularly the area in front of the 

camera.
The internal surface of the windscreen can 
also become misted around the camera. 
In humid and cold weather, demist the 
windscreen regularly.
Do not allow snow to accumulate on the 
bonnet or roof of the vehicle as this could 
obstruct the detection camera.

Headlamp beam height 
adjustment

 

 

To avoid inconvenience to other road users, 
the height of the halogen headlamps must be 
adjusted according to the load in the vehicle.

 

 

0

Empty (initial setting)

1

Partial load

2

Medium load

3

Maximum authorised load

4 5 6

Not used

 

 

0

1 or 2 people in the front seats (initial 
setting)

1

5 people

2

6 to 9 people

3

Driver + maximum authorised load

4 5 6

Not used

Interior ambient lighting

 

 

The dimmed passenger compartment lighting 
improves visibility inside the vehicle when the 
light is poor.

Switching on

At night, the front roof lighting and panoramic 

roof lighting (if fitted to your vehicle) comes on 

automatically when the sidelamps are switched 
on.

The ambient lighting switches off automatically 

when the sidelamps are switched off.

Programming

With audio system or touch screen

The activation, deactivation and 
the choice of brightness of the 

ambience lighting can be set via the vehicle 

configuration menu.

Wiper control stalk

Before operating the wipers in wintry 
conditions, clear any snow, ice or frost 

from the windscreen and around the wiper 
arms and blades.

Do not operate the wipers on a dry 
windscreen. In extremely hot or cold 

weather, check that the wiper blades are not 
stuck to the windscreen before operating the 
wipers.

After using an automatic car wash, you 

may temporarily notice abnormal noises 

and poorer wiping performance.  You do not 
need to replace the wiper blades.

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Without AUTO wiping

 

 

 

 

With AUTO wiping

 

 

Windscreen wipers

►  To select the wiping speed: raise or lower the 

stalk to the desired position.

Fast wiping (heavy rain) 

Normal wiping (moderate rain) 

Intermittent wiping (proportional to the 
vehicle’s speed)

Switching off

 

Single wipe (press down and release). 

or

Automatic wiping 

Refer to the corresponding section.

After the ignition has been switched off, 

the wipers may move slightly at the foot 

of the windscreen.

If the ignition has been switched off with 

the windscreen wipers active, you must 

operate the control stalk again to reactivate 
wiping when the ignition is switched on again 

(unless the ignition was off for less than 

a minute).

Windscreen wash

►  Pull the wiper control stalk towards you and 

hold.
The screenwash then the windscreen wipers 
operate for a pre-determined time.

With automatic air conditioning, any 
action on the screenwash control results 

in temporary closure of the air intake to 
protect the passenger compartment from any 
odour.

To avoid damaging the wiper blades, do 
not operate the screenwash if the 

screenwash reservoir is empty.
Only operate the screenwash if there is no 

risk of the fluid freezing on the windscreen 

and hindering visibility. During the winter 
period, use "very cold climate" rated products.
Never top up with water.

Low 

screenwash fluid level

When the low level of the reservoir is 
reached, this warning lamp lights up on 

the instrument panel, accompanied by an 
audible signal and a message.
It comes on when the ignition is switched on, 
or every time the stalk is operated, until the 

reservoir is refilled.

Refill the screenwash reservoir (or have it 

refilled) the next time you stop.

Automatic windscreen 

wipers

In 

AUTO

 mode, the windscreen wipers operate 

automatically and adapt to the intensity of the 
rainfall.
Detection is via a rain/brightness sensor, located 
at the top centre of the windscreen behind the 
rear view mirror.

Switching on

 

 

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►  Give a short downwards push to the control 

stalk.

A wiping cycle confirms that the instruction has 

been accepted.

This indicator lamp lights up on the 
instrument panel, accompanied by a 

message.

Switching off

►  Give the control stalk another brief push 

downwards or set the control stalk to another 
position (

Int

, 

1

 or 

2

).

This indicator lamp goes off on the 

instrument panel, accompanied by a 

message.

If the ignition has been off for more than 

one minute, the automatic wipers must 

be reactivated by pushing the control stalk 
downwards.

Malfunction

If a fault occurs with the automatic wipers, the 
wipers operate in intermittent mode.
Have it checked by a Fiat Dealership or a 

qualified workshop.

Do not cover the rain/sunshine sensor.
When using an automatic car wash, 

switch off the automatic wipers and the 

ignition.

In winter, wait until the windscreen is 
completely clear of ice before activating the 
automatic wipers.

Rear wiper

 

 

Off.

 

Intermittent wipe. 

Wash-wipe (set duration). 

Reverse gear

When reverse gear is engaged, if the windscreen 
wipers are operating, the rear wiper will come 
into operation automatically (activated by 
default).

Activation/Deactivation

With audio system or touch screen

The system's settings are adjusted 

via the vehicle configuration menu.

This function is activated by default. 

In the event of accumulation of snow or 

hard frost or if a bicycle carrier is fitted to 

the tailgate, deactivate the automatic rear 

wiper via the vehicle configuration menu.

Rear screenwash

►  Turn the ring as far as it will go and hold it in 

position.
The screenwash and the wiper operate for as 
long as the ring remains turned.

A final wiping cycle is performed when screen 

washing ends.

Special position of the 

windscreen wipers

This maintenance position is used while cleaning 
or replacing the wiper blades. It can also be 
useful, in wintry weather (ice, snow), to release 
the wiper blades from the windscreen.

To maintain the effectiveness of the flat 

wiper blades, it is advisable to:

–  handle them with care.
–  clean them regularly using soapy water.
–  avoid using them to hold cardboard on the 
windscreen.

–  replace them at the first signs of wear.

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Before removing a windscreen wiper blade

 

 

Operating the wiper control stalk immediately 

after switching off the ignition will place the wiper 

blades in a vertical position.

►  Proceed with the desired operation or the 

replacement of the wiper blades.

After refitting a windscreen wiper blade

►  To return the wiper blades to their initial 

position after the operation, switch on the ignition 
and operate the wiper control stalk.

Changing a wiper blade

Removing/Refitting at the front

 

 

►  Carry out these wiper blade replacement 

operations from the driver's side.

►  Starting with the wiper blade farthest from 

you, hold each arm by the rigid section and raise 
it as far as possible.

Do not touch the wiper blades - risk of 
irreparable deformation.

Do not release them while moving them. Risk 
of damaging the windscreen!

►  Clean the windscreen using screenwash 

fluid.

Do not apply "Rain X" type water-
repellent products.

►  Unclip the worn wiper blade closest to you 

and remove it.

►  Install the new wiper blade and clip it to the 

arm.

►  Repeat the procedure for the other wiper 

blade.

►  Starting with the wiper blade closest to you, 

once again hold each arm by the rigid section, 
then guide it carefully onto the windscreen.

Removing/refitting at the rear

►  Hold the arm by the rigid section and raise it 

as far as possible.

►  Clean the rear screen using screenwash 

fluid.

►  Unclip the worn wiper blade and remove it.

►  Install the new wiper blade and clip it to the 

arm.

►  Once again hold the arm by the rigid section, 

then guide it carefully onto the rear screen.

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General safety 
recommendations

Do not remove the labels attached in 

different places on your vehicle. They 

include safety warnings as well as 

identification information for the vehicle.

For all work on your vehicle, use a 

qualified workshop that has the technical 

information, skills and equipment required, all 
of which a Fiat Dealership is able to provide.

Depending on country regulations, 
certain safety equipment may be 

mandatory: high visibility safety vests, 
warning triangles, breathalysers, spare bulbs, 

spare fuses, fire extinguisher, first aid kit, mud 

flaps at the rear of the vehicle, etc.

Installing electrical accessories:

–  The fitting of electrical equipment 

or accessories not approved by Fiat may 
cause excessive current consumption and 
faults and failures with the electrical system 
of your vehicle. Contact a Fiat Dealership 
for information on the range of approved 
accessories.
–  As a safety measure, access to the 
diagnostic socket, used for the vehicle's 
electronic systems, is reserved strictly for 

Fiat Dealerships or qualified workshops, 

equipped with the special tools required (risk 
of malfunctions of the vehicle's electronic 
systems that could cause breakdowns or 
serious accidents). The Manufacturer cannot 
be held responsible if this advice is not 
followed.

–  Any modification or adaptation not 

intended or authorised by Fiat or carried out 
without meeting the technical requirements 

defined by the Manufacturer will result in the 

suspension of the commercial warranty.

Installation of accessory radio 

communication transmitters

Before installing a radio communication 
transmitter with an external aerial, you must 
without fail contact a Fiat Dealership for the 

specification of transmitters which can be 

fitted (frequency, maximum power, aerial 

position, specific installation requirements), 

in line with the Vehicle Electromagnetic 
Compatibility Directive (2004/104/EC).

Declarations of conformity for radio 

equipment

The relevant certificates are available on the 

brand website:

http://aftersales.fiat.com/elum/

Changes/Alterations to the 

car

Warning

Any change or alteration of the car might 

seriously affect its safety and road grip, thus 

causing accidents, in which the occupants could 
even be fatally injured.

Accessories purchased by the owner

If after buying the car, you decide to install 
electrical accessories that require a permanent 
electrical supply (e.g. radio, satellite anti-
theft system, etc.) or accessories that in any 
case burden the electrical supply, contact a 
Fiat Dealership, whose personnel will check 
whether the electrical system of the car is able to 
withstand the load required, or whether it needs 
to be integrated with a more powerful battery.

Take care when fitting additional spoilers, 

alloy wheel rims or non-standard wheel 

hubs: they could reduce the ventilation of the 

brakes and affect efficiency under sharp, 

repeated braking or on long descents.

Make sure that nothing obstructs the pedal 
stroke (mats, etc.).

Installing electrical/Electronic devices

Electrical and electronic devices installed after 
buying the car in the context of after-sales 
service must carry the following label:

 

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FCA Italy S.p.A. authorises the installation of 
transceivers provided that installation is carried 
out at a specialised centre, in a workmanlike 
fashion and in compliance with manufacturer's 

specifications.

Traffic police may not allow the car on 

the road if devices have been installed 

which modify the features of the car. This may 
also cause invalidation of warranty in relation 
to faults caused by the change either directly 
or indirectly related to it.

FCA Italy S.p.A. shall not be liable for damage 
caused by the installation of accessories either 
not supplied or recommended by FCA Italy 
S.p.A. and/or not installed in compliance with the 
provided instructions.

Radio transmitters and mobile phones

Radio transmitter equipment (car mobile phones, 
CB radios, amateur radio etc.) cannot be 
used inside the car unless a separate aerial is 
mounted on the roof.
Transmission and reception of these devices 

may be affected by the shielding effect of the car 

body. As far as the use of EC-approved mobile 
phones is concerned (GSM, GPRS, UMTS, 
LTE), follow the usage instructions provided by 
the mobile phone Manufacturer.

The use of these devices inside the 
passenger compartment (without an 

external aerial) may cause the electrical 
systems to malfunction. This could 
compromise the safety of the car in addition 
to constituting a potential hazard for 
passengers' health.
If mobile phones/laptops/smartphones/
tablets are inside the car and/or close to the 
electronic key, a reduced performance of the 
Passive Entry/Keyless Entry and Start system 
may occur.

Hazard warning lamps

 

 

 

 

►  Pressing this red button causes all the 

direction indicators to flash.

They can work with the ignition switched off.

Automatic operation of 

hazard warning lamps

When braking in an emergency, depending on 
the rate of deceleration, the hazard warning 

lamps come on automatically. They switch off 

automatically when you next accelerate.

They can be switched off by pressing the button.

Emergency or assistance 
call

 

 

 

 

1.

Localised Emergency Call

2.

Localised Assistance Call

eCall (SOS)

Your vehicle may be fitted with the eCall (SOS) 

system either as standard or as an option.
The eCall (SOS) system provides direct access 
to the emergency services and is built directly 
into the vehicle.
According to the country of sale, the eCall (SOS) 
system corresponds to the systems PE112, 

ERAGLONASS, 999, etc.

The eCall (SOS) system is activated by default.

►  In an emergency, press button 

1

 for more 

than 2 seconds.

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The lit indicator lamp and a voice message 

confirm that the call has been made to the 

emergency services*.
The eCall (SOS) system immediately locates 
your vehicle and puts you in contact with the 
appropriate emergency services**.

►  Pressing again immediately cancels the 

request.

The indicator lamp flashes while the vehicle 

data is being sent, and then remains lit when 
communication is established.

If an impact is detected by the airbag 
control unit, an emergency call is made 

automatically, irrespective of the deployment 
of any airbags.

This system is a public service and is 
free of charge.

Operation of the system

–  Upon switching on the ignition, the indicator 
lamp lights up red, then green, and then goes 
out: the system is operating correctly.

–  The indicator lamp flashes red: replace the 

back-up battery.

* In accordance with the general conditions of use of the service, available from dealers and subject to technological and technical limitations.
** Depending on the geographic coverage of the "eCall (SOS)" and "ASSISTANCE" systems. 
The list of countries covered and the telematic services provided is available from dealers or on the website for your country.

–  The indicator lamp is fixed red: system 

malfunction. The emergency and assistance call 
services may not work.
–  If the indicator lamp does not come on when 
the ignition is switched on, this also means that 
there is a system malfunction.

If the problem persists, contact a qualified 

workshop as soon as possible.

A system fault does not prevent the 

vehicle from being driven.

Data processing

All processing of personal information 

by the "Localised Emergency Call" system 
(PE112) complies with the framework for 
protection of personal information established 

by Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR) and 

Directive 2002/58/EC of the European 
Parliament and the Council, and in particular, 
seeks to protect the vital interests of the 
data subject, in accordance with Article 6.1, 

paragraph d) of Regulation 2016/679.

Personal information processing is strictly 
limited to the management of the "Localised 
Emergency Call" system used with the “112” 
European single emergency call number.
The "Localised Emergency Call" system is 
able to collect and process only the following 

data relating to the vehicle: chassis number, 
type (passenger vehicle or light commercial 
vehicle), fuel type or power source, most 
recent three locations and direction of travel, 

and a timestamped log file recording the 

automatic activation of the system.
The recipients of the processed data are the 
emergency call handling centres designated 
by the relevant national authorities in the 
territory in which they are located, enabling 
priority reception and handling of calls to the 
“112” emergency number.

Data storage

Data contained in the system’s memory 

is not accessible from outside the system until 
a call is made. The system is not traceable 
and is not continuously monitored in its 
normal operating mode. 
The data in the system's internal memory is 
automatically and continuously erased. Only 
the vehicle’s three most recent locations are 
stored.
When an emergency call is triggered, the data 
log is stored for no more than 13 hours.

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Access to data

You have the right to access the data 

and, if necessary, submit a request to 
rectify, erase or restrict the processing of 
any personal information not processed in 
accordance with the provisions of Regulation 

2016/679 (GDPR). Third parties to which data 

has been communicated shall be notified of 

any rectification, erasure or restriction carried 

out in accordance with the aforementioned 
Directive, unless doing so would be 

impossible or require a disproportionate effort. 

You also have the right to lodge a complaint 
with the relevant data protection authority.

Localised Assistance Call

►  If the vehicle breaks down, press button 

2

 

for more than 2 seconds to request assistance 

(confirmed by a voice message*).

►  Pressing again immediately cancels the 

request.

Privacy mode allows you to manage the 
level of sharing (data and/or location) 

between your vehicle and Fiat.

It can be configured in the 

Settings

 touch 

screen menu.

* Depending on the geographic coverage of "Localised Emergency Call", "Localised Assistance Call" and the official national language chosen by the 

owner of the vehicle. 
The list of countries covered and the telematic services provided is available from dealers or on the website for your country.

By default, depending on equipment, 
deactivate/reactivate geolocation by 
simultaneously pressing the 2 buttons, then 

press the "ASSISTANCE" button to confirm.

If you purchased your vehicle outside the 
Fiat Dealership network, we invite you to 

have a dealer check the configuration of 

these services and, if desired, modify them to 
suit your wishes. In a multilingual country, 

configuration is possible in the official national 

language of your choice.

For technical reasons, in particular to 
improve the quality of telematic services 

for customers, the Manufacturer reserves the 
right to carry out updates to the vehicle's 
on-board telematic system at any time.

If you benefit from the Fiat Connect Box 

offer with the SOS and Assistance Pack 

included, there are additional services 
available to you in your personal space, via 
the website for your country.
For information about the SOS and 
Assistance Pack, please refer to the general 
conditions for these services.

Horn

 

 

►  Press the central part of the steering wheel.

Pedestrian horn (Electric)

This system alerts pedestrians that the vehicle is 
approaching.
The pedestrian horn operates once the vehicle 

is moving and at speeds of up to 19 mph 

(30 km/h), in forward or reverse gear.
This function cannot be deactivated.

Malfunction

In the event of a malfunction, this warning 
lamp lights up on the instrument panel.

Have it checked by a Fiat Dealership or a 

qualified workshop.

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Electronic stability control 
(ESC)

The electronic stability control programme 
includes the following systems:
–  Anti-lock braking system (ABS) and Electronic 
brake force distribution (EBFD).
–  Emergency braking assistance (EBA).
–  Anti-slip regulation (ASR).
–  Dynamic stability control (DSC).
–  Intelligent traction control.
–  Trailer stability assist (TSA).

Anti-lock braking system 

(ABS)/Electronic brake force 

distribution (EBFD)

These systems enhance the vehicle’s stability 
and handling during braking, and enable greater 
control while cornering, particularly on poor or 
slippery road surfaces.
ABS prevents wheel locking in the event of 
emergency braking.
Electronic brake force distribution (EBFD) 
manages overall braking pressure on each 
individual wheel.

► 

When braking in an emergency, depress 

the pedal very firmly and maintain this 

pressure.

Normal operation of the ABS may make 
itself felt by slight vibrations of the brake 

pedal.

The fixed illumination of this warning lamp 

signals that there is a fault with the ABS.

The vehicle retains conventional braking. Drive 
carefully at a moderate speed.
Have it checked by a Fiat Dealership or a 

qualified workshop.

This warning lamp, when lit together with 
the 

STOP

 and ABS warning lamps, 

accompanied by a message and an audible 
signal, indicates an EBFD malfunction.

You must stop the vehicle.

Stop as soon as it is safe to do so and switch off 

the ignition.

Contact a Fiat Dealership or a qualified 

workshop.

When changing wheels (tyres and rims), 
ensure that these are approved for your 

vehicle.

After an impact

Have it checked by a Fiat Dealership or a 

qualified workshop.

Emergency braking 

assistance (EBA)

In an emergency, this system enables you 
to reach the optimum braking pressure more 
quickly and therefore reduce the stopping 
distance.
It is triggered in relation to the speed at which 
the brake pedal is pressed. This is felt by a 

reduction in the resistance of the pedal and an 

increase in braking efficiency.

Anti-slip regulation (ASR)/

Dynamic stability control 

(DSC)

Anti-slip regulation (or traction control) optimises 

traction by using engine braking and by applying 
the brakes on the driving wheels to avoid one 
or more wheels spinning. It also enhances the 
vehicle's directional stability.

If there is a difference between the vehicle’s 

trajectory and the path desired by the driver, the 
dynamic stability control system automatically 
uses engine braking and the brakes on one or 
more wheels to return the vehicle to the desired 
path, within the limits of the laws of physics.
These systems are activated automatically every 
time the vehicle is started.

These systems are activated in the event 
of a problem with grip or trajectory 

(confirmed by this warning lamp flashing on the 

instrument panel).

Deactivation/Reactivation

In exceptional conditions (moving a vehicle that 
is bogged down in mud, stuck in snow, on loose 
soil, etc.), it may prove useful to deactivate the 
DSC/ASR systems, so that the wheels can move 
freely and regain grip.
However, it is recommended that the systems be 
reactivated as soon as possible.

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