Fiat Ulysse (2022 year). Manual in english - page 10

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(depending on engine), with the gear lever in 
neutral and the clutch pedal released.
With an 

automatic gearbox

: with the brake 

pedal depressed or the gear selector in 
position 

N

, with the vehicle stationary.

Time counter

A time counter adds up the time spent in standby 
during the journey. It is reset to zero every time 
the ignition is switched on.

Special cases:

The engine will not go into standby if the 
conditions for operation are not met and in the 
following cases:
–  Steep slope (ascending or descending).
–  Vehicle has not exceeded 6 mph (10 km/h) 
since the last engine start (with the key or the 

START/STOP

 button).

–  Needed to maintain a comfortable temperature 
in the passenger compartment.
–  Demisting active.

In these cases, this indicator lamp flashes 

for a few seconds, then goes off.

After the engine has restarted, STOP 

mode is not available until the vehicle 

has reached a speed of 5 mph (8 km/h).

During parking manoeuvres, STOP mode 
is not available for a few seconds after 

coming out of reverse gear or turning the 
steering wheel.

Restarting the engine (START mode)

The engine automatically restarts as soon as the 

driver indicates the intention of moving off again:

With a manual gearbox

: with the clutch pedal 

fully depressed.

With an automatic gearbox

:

–  With the selector in position 

D

 or 

M

: with the 

brake pedal released.
–  With the selector in position 

N

 and the brake 

pedal released: with the selector at 

D

 or 

M

.

–  With the selector in position 

P

 and the brake 

pedal depressed: with the selector at 

R

, 

N

, 

D

 

or 

M

.

–  Reverse gear engaged.

Special cases

The engine will restart automatically if the 
conditions for operation are met again and in the 
following cases:
–  With a 

manual gearbox

: vehicle speed 

exceeds 16 mph (25 km/h) or 2 mph (3 km/h) 
(depending on engine).
–  With an 

automatic gearbox

, vehicle speed 

exceeds 2 mph (3 km/h).

In these cases, this indicator lamp flashes 

for a few seconds, then goes off.

Malfunctions

Depending on the vehicle’s equipment:

In the event of a system malfunction, this 

warning lamp flashes on the instrument 

panel.

The warning lamp in this button flashes 

and a message appears, accompanied by 

an audible signal.
Have it checked by a Fiat Dealership or a 

qualified workshop.

The vehicle stalls in STOP mode

All of the instrument panel warning lamps come 
on if there is a fault.
Depending on version, a warning message 
may also be displayed, prompting you to place 
the gear selector in position 

N

 and depress the 

brake pedal.

►  Switch off the ignition then start the engine 

again with the key or the "

START/STOP

" button.

12 V battery

The Stop & Start system requires a 

12 V battery of specific technology and 

specification.

All work must be carried out only by a Fiat 

Dealership or a qualified workshop

Tyre 

under-inflation 

detection

This system automatically checks the pressures 
of the tyres while driving.
It compares the information given by the wheel 
speed sensors with 

reference values, which 

must be reinitialised every time the tyre 

pressures are adjusted or a wheel changed

.

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The system triggers an alert as soon as it 

detects a drop in the inflation pressure of one or 

more tyres.

Under-inflation detection does not 

replace the need for vigilance on the part 

of the driver.
This system does not avoid the need to 
regularly check the tyre pressures (including 
the spare wheel) as well as before a long 
journey.

Driving with under-inflated tyres, particularly 

in adverse conditions (heavy load, high 
speed, long journey):
–  worsens road-holding,
–  lengthens braking distances,
–  causes premature wear of the tyres,
–  increases fuel consumption.

The inflation pressures specified for the 

vehicle can be found on the tyre pressure 

label.
For more information on the 

Identification 

markings

, refer to the corresponding section.

Checking tyre pressures

This check should be done when the 

tyres are "cold" (vehicle stopped for 1 hour or 
after a journey of less than 6 miles (10 km) at 
moderate speeds).
Otherwise, add 0.3 bar to the pressures 
shown on the label.

Snow 

chains

The system does not have to be 

reinitialised after fitting or removing snow 

chains.

Spare wheel

The steel spare wheel does not have an 

under-inflation detection sensor.

Under-inflation alert

This is signalled by the fixed illumination 

of this warning lamp, accompanied by an 

audible signal and, depending on equipment, the 
display of a message.

►  Reduce speed immediately, avoid excessive 

steering movements and avoid sudden braking.

►  Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do 

so.

The loss of pressure detected may not 
always cause visible deformation of the 

tyre.
Do not rely on just a visual check.

►  Using a compressor, such as the one in 

the temporary puncture repair kit, check the 
pressures of all four tyres when cold.

►  If it is not possible to carry out this check 

immediately, drive carefully at reduced speed.

►  In the event of a puncture, use the 

temporary puncture repair kit or the spare wheel 
(depending on equipment).

Driving too slowly may not ensure 
optimum monitoring.

The alert is not immediately triggered in the 
event of a sudden loss of pressure or tyre 
blow-out. This is because analysis of the 
values read by the wheel's speed sensors 
can take several minutes.
The alert may be delayed at speeds below 
25 mph (40 km/h), or when adopting a sporty 
driving mode.

The alert is kept active until the system is 
reinitialised.

Reinitialisation

►  The system must be reinitialised after any 

adjustment to the pressure of one or more tyres, 
and after changing one or more wheels.

Before reinitialising the system, make 
sure that the pressures of the four tyres 

are correct for the conditions of use of the 
vehicle and conform to the values written on 
the tyre pressure label.
Check the pressures of the four tyres before 
performing the reinitialisation.
The system does not advise if a pressure is 
incorrect at the time of reinitialisation.

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With dashboard button

 

 

 

 

►  With the vehicle stationary, press this 

button for about 3 seconds then release it. 

Reinitialisation is confirmed by an audible signal.

Without dashboard button

With the vehicle stationary, the 
system is reinitialised via the 

vehicle configuration menu.

Malfunction

In the event of a malfunction, 
these warning lamps light up on 

the instrument panel.

In this case, the tyre under-inflation monitoring 

function is no longer performed.
Have it checked by a Fiat Dealership or a 

qualified workshop.

Driving and manoeuvring 
aids - General 
recommendations

Driving and manoeuvring aids cannot, in 
any circumstances, replace the need for 

vigilance on the part of the driver.
The driver must comply with the Highway 
Code, must remain in control of the vehicle in 
all circumstances and must be able to retake 
control of it at all times. The driver must adapt 

the speed to climatic conditions, traffic and 

the state of the road.
It is the driver's responsibility to constantly 

monitor traffic conditions, assess the distance 

and relative speed of other vehicles, and 
anticipate their manoeuvres before using the 
direction indicator and changing lanes.
These systems do not make it possible to 
exceed the laws of physics.

Driving aids

You should hold the steering wheel with 

both hands, always use the door and interior 
mirrors, always leave your feet close to the 
pedals and take a break every 2 hours.

Manoeuvring aids

The driver must always check the 

surroundings of the vehicle before and during 

the whole manoeuvre, in particular using the 
mirrors.

Radar(s)

The operation of the radar(s), along with 

any associated functions, may be affected 

by the accumulation of dirt (e.g. mud, ice), 
in poor weather conditions (e.g. heavy rain, 
snow), or if the bumpers are damaged.
If the front bumper is to be repainted, contact 

a Fiat Dealership or a qualified workshop; 

certain types of paint could interfere with the 
operation of the radar(s).

 

 

Driving aids camera

This camera and its associated functions 

may be impaired or not work if the windscreen 
area in front of the camera is dirty, misty, 
frosty, covered with snow, damaged or 
masked by a sticker.
In humid and cold weather, demist the 
windscreen regularly.
Poor visibility (inadequate street lighting, 
heavy rain, thick fog, snowfall), dazzle 
(headlamps of an oncoming vehicle, low sun, 

reflections on a damp road, leaving a tunnel, 

alternating shade and light) can also impair 
detection performance.

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In the event of a windscreen replacement, 

contact a Fiat Dealership or a qualified 

workshop to recalibrate the camera; 
otherwise, the operation of the associated 
driving aids may be disrupted.

Other 

cameras

The images from the camera(s) 

displayed on the touch screen or on the 
instrument panel may be distorted by the 
terrain.
In the presence of areas in shade, or in 
conditions of bright sunlight or inadequate 
lighting, the image may be darkened and with 
lower contrast.
Obstacles may appear further away than they 
actually are.

Sensors

The operation of the sensors, as well as 

any associated functions, may be disrupted 
by noise pollution such as that emitted by 
noisy vehicles and machinery (e.g. lorries, 
pneumatic drills), by the accumulation of 
snow or dead leaves on the road or in the 
event of damaged bumpers and mirrors.
When reverse gear is engaged, an audible 
signal (long beep) indicates that the sensors 
may be dirty.
A front or rear impact to the vehicle can 
upset the sensors’ settings, which is not 

always detected by the system: distance 
measurements may be distorted.
The sensors do not systematically detect 
obstacles that are too low (pavements, studs) 
or too thin (trees, posts, wire fences).
Certain obstacles located in the sensors’ blind 
spots may not be detected or may no longer 
be detected during the manoeuvre.
Certain materials (fabrics) absorb sound 
waves: pedestrians may not be detected.

Maintenance

Clean the bumpers and door mirrors and 

the field of vision of the cameras regularly.

When washing your vehicle at high pressure, 
direct the spray from at least 30 cm away 
from the radar, sensors and cameras.

Mats/Pedal trims

The use of mats or pedal trims not 

approved by Fiat may interfere with the 
operation of the speed limiter or cruise 
control.
To avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:
–  Ensure that the mat is secured correctly.

–  Never fit one mat on top of another.

Units of speed

Ensure that the units of speed displayed 

on the instrument panel (mph or km/h) are 
those for the country you are driving in.

If this is not the case, when the vehicle is 
stationary, set the display to the required 
units of speed so that it complies with what is 
authorised locally.
In case of doubt, contact a Fiat Dealership or 

a qualified workshop.

Head-up display

System which projects various information onto a 

smoked blade placed in the driver's field of vision 

to avoid the driver having to take their eyes off 

the road.

Display in operation

 

 

Once the system has been activated, the 
following information is grouped together in the 
head-up display:

A.

The speed of the vehicle.

B.

Cruise control/speed limiter information.

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C.

If the vehicle is so equipped, inter-vehicle 
distance information, automatic emergency 
braking alerts and navigation instructions.

D.

If the vehicle is so equipped, speed limit 
information.

For more information about 

Navigation

, 

refer to the sections describing the audio 

and telematics systems.

Selectors

 

 

1.

On.

2.

Off (long press).

3.

Brightness adjustment.

4.

Display height adjustment.

Activation/Deactivation

►  With the engine running, press button 

1

 to 

activate the system and deploy the projection 
blade.

 

 

►  Press and hold button 

2

 to deactivate the 

system and retract the projection blade.
The state of the system is saved when the 

engine is switched off and restored on restarting.

Adjusting the height

►  With the engine running, adjust the display to 

the desired height using the buttons 

4

:

•  up to move the display up,
•  down to move the display down.

Brightness adjustment

►  With the engine running, adjust the 

brightness of the information display using the 
buttons 

3

:

•  on the "sun" to increase the brightness,
•  on the "moon" to decrease the brightness.

When stationary or while driving, no 
objects should be placed around the 

projection blade (or in its recess) so as not to 
impede its movement and correct operation.

In certain extreme weather conditions 
(rain and/or snow, bright sunshine, etc.), 

the head-up display may not be legible or 

may suffer temporary interference.

Some sunglasses may hamper reading of the 
information.
To clean the projection blade, use a clean, 
soft cloth (such as a spectacles cloth or 

microfibre cloth). Do not use a dry or abrasive 

cloth, or detergent or solvent products, due to 
the risk of scratching the projection blade or 

damaging the non-reflective coating.

This system operates when the engine is 
running, and the settings are saved when 

the ignition is switched off.

Memorising speeds

This function allows you to save speed 

settings which are then used to set the two 

systems: the speed limiter (limits the speed 

of the vehicle) or cruise control (vehicle 

cruising speed).

You can save 6 speed settings for each of the 
two systems.

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Programming

The speed thresholds can be set in the 

vehicle configuration menu using the 

touch screen.

►  Select the system for which you want to 

memorise new speed settings:

–  speed limiter 

or

–  cruise control. 

 

 

►  Press the button corresponding to the speed 

setting you want to change.

►  Enter the new value using the numerical 

keypad and confirm.

►  Confirm to record the changes and quit the 

menu.

Memorised speeds are recalled 
by pressing this button.

Road signs recognition

For more information, refer to the 

General recommendations on the use 

of driving and manoeuvring aids

.

 

 

This system displays the maximum speed 
authorised locally on the instrument panel, using:
–  Speed limit signs detected by the camera.
–  Speed limit information from the navigation 
system’s mapping.

Navigation mapping should be regularly 
updated in order to receive accurate 

speed limit information from the system.

The units for the speed limit (mph or 
km/h) depend on the country you are 

driving in.
This should be taken into account to ensure 
you observe the speed limit.
For the system to work properly when 
changing countries, the speed unit of the 

instrument panel must match that of the 
country you are driving in.

Automatic sign reading is a driving aid 

system and does not always display the 

correct speed limits.
The speed limit signs present on the road 
always take priority over those displayed by 
the system. 
The system is designed to detect signs that 
conform to the Vienna Convention on road 
signs.

Activation/Deactivation

The settings are changed via the 

vehicle configuration menu.

Information 

displayed on 

the instrument panel

 

 

 

 

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Head-up display

1.

Speed limit indication

Speed display

 

 

The system is active but is not detecting speed 
limit information.

 

 

On detection of speed limit information, the 
system displays the value.

 

 

The driver can, if desired, adjust the 
speed of the vehicle according to the 

information given by the system.

Operating limits

The system does not take account of reduced 
speed limits, especially those imposed in the 
following cases:
–  Poor weather (rain, snow).
–  Atmospheric pollution.
–  Towing.
–  Driving with a space-saver type spare wheel 

or snow chains fitted.

–  Tyre repaired using the temporary puncture 
repair kit.
–  Young drivers.
The system may not display the speed limit if it 
does not detect a speed limit sign within a preset 
period and in the following situations:
–  Road signs that are obstructed, non-standard, 
damaged or bent.
–  Obsolete or incorrect maps.

Storing the speed setting

 

 

In addition to 

Road signs recognition

, the 

driver can select the speed displayed as a speed 
setting for the speed limiter or cruise control 
using the speed limiter or cruise control 'store' 
button.

For more information on the 

Speed 

limiter

, 

Cruise control

 or 

Adaptive 

cruise control

, refer to the corresponding 

sections.

Steering-mounted controls

1.

Speed limiter/cruise control mode selection

2.

Memorise the speed setting

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Information displayed on the 

instrument panel

 

 

 

 

Head-up display

3.

Speed limit indication.

4.

Request to memorise the speed.

5.

Current speed setting.

Storing the speed setting

 

 

►  Switch on the speed limiter/cruise control.

The speed limiter/cruise control information is 
displayed. 
Upon detecting a sign suggesting a new speed 
setting, the system displays the value and 
"

MEM

" flashes for a few seconds, prompting you 

to save it as a new speed setting.

If there is a difference of less than 6 mph 

(9 km/h) between the speed setting and 

the speed displayed by the Road signs 
recognition, the "

MEM

" symbol is not 

displayed.

Depending on the road conditions, several 
speeds may be displayed.

►  Press button 

2 once

 to save the suggested 

speed value.

A message is displayed, confirming the request.

►  Press button 

2 again

 to confirm and save the 

new speed setting.
The display then reverts to its previous state.

Speed limiter

For more information, refer to the 

General recommendations on the use 

of driving and manoeuvring aids

.

This system prevents the vehicle from 
exceeding the speed programmed by the 

driver (speed setting).
The speed limiter is switched on manually.

The minimum speed setting is 19 mph (30 km/h).

The speed setting remains in the system 

memory when the ignition is switched off.

For more information on this 
button and the 

Adaptive cruise 

control

, refer to the corresponding section.

For more information on 

Memorising speeds

, refer to the 

corresponding section.

For more information on 

Speed limit 

recognition

 and memorising the speed 

limit in particular, refer to the corresponding 
section.

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Steering-mounted control

 

 

 

 

1.

ON (

LIMIT

 position)/OFF (position 

0

)

2.

Reduce the speed setting

3.

Increase the speed setting

4.

Pause/resume speed limiter with the speed 
setting previously stored

5.

Depending on version:
Display the speed thresholds saved using the 
Memorising speeds function
or
Use the speed suggested by the Road signs 
recognition function (

MEM

 display)

6.

Display and adjustment of the programmed 
inter-vehicle distance

For more information on 

Memorising speeds

 

or the 

Road signs recognition

, refer to the 

corresponding sections.

Information displayed on 

the instrument panel

 

 

 

 

Head-up display

 

 

7.

Speed limiter on/pause indication.

8.

Speed limiter mode selection indication.

9.

Speed setting value.

Switching on/Pausing

►  Turn thumbwheel 

1

 to the "

LIMIT

" position 

to select speed limiter mode; the function is 
paused.

►  If the speed limit setting is suitable (most 

recent speed setting programmed in the system), 
press button 

4-II

 to switch the speed limiter on.

►  Pressing 

4-II

 again temporarily pauses the 

function (pause).

Adjusting the limit speed 

setting

You do not have to switch the speed limiter on in 
order to set the speed.
To modify the limit speed setting based on the 
vehicle’s current speed:

►  For steps of +/- 1 mph (1 km/h), briefly 

press 

2-SET-

 or 

3-SET+

 repeatedly.

►  For steps of +/- 5 mph (5 km/h), press and 

hold 

2-SET-

 or 

3-SET+

.

To change the limit speed setting using 
memorised speeds, via the touch screen:

►  Press 

5-MEM

 to display the memorised 

speed settings.

►  Press the touch screen button for the desired 

speed setting.
The selection screen closes after a few 
moments.
This setting becomes the new limit speed.
To modify the speed limit setting based on the 
speed suggested by the Road signs recognition 
function displayed on the instrument panel:

►  Press 

5-MEM

 once; a message is displayed, 

confirming the memorisation request.

►  Press 

5-MEM

 again to save the suggested 

speed.

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The new speed setting value is displayed on the 
instrument panel.

Temporarily exceeding the 

programmed speed

►  To temporarily exceed the programmed 

speed threshold, fully depress the accelerator 
pedal.
The speed limiter is deactivated temporarily and 

the displayed programmed speed flashes.

If it is exceeded for a prolonged period of time, 
an audible warning is triggered.
Simply release the accelerator pedal to return to 
below the programmed speed.
When the limit speed is exceeded but this is not 
due to action by the driver (in case of a steep 
slope, for example), an audible signal triggers 
immediately.
Once the speed of the vehicle returns to the 
programmed setting, the speed limiter functions 
again: the display of the programmed speed 

setting becomes fixed again.

Switching off

►  Turn the thumbwheel 

1

 to the "

0

" position: 

the display of information on the speed limiter 
disappears.

Malfunction

 

 

In the event of a malfunction, dashes are 

displayed flashing and then fixed instead of the 

speed setting.
Have it checked by a Fiat Dealership or a 

qualified workshop.

Cruise control - Specific 

recommendations

The cruise control function does not 
guarantee compliance with the maximum 

authorised speed and the safety distance 
between vehicles, the driver remains 
responsible for their driving.
In the interest of public safety, only use cruise 

control if the traffic conditions enable vehicles 

to drive at a steady speed and maintain an 
adequate safety distance.

Remain vigilant while cruise control is 

activated.

 If you press and hold one of the 

speed setting modification buttons, your 

vehicle may change speed very abruptly.
When 

descending a steep hill

, the cruise 

control system cannot prevent the vehicle 
from exceeding the set speed. Brake if 
necessary to control the vehicle speed.
On 

steep climbs

 or when towing, the set 

speed may not be reached or maintained.

Exceeding the programmed speed 

setting

You can 

temporarily

 exceed the speed 

setting by pressing the accelerator pedal (the 

programmed speed flashes).

To return to the speed setting, release the 
accelerator pedal (when the set speed is 
reached again, the displayed speed stops 

flashing).

Operating limits

Never use the system in the following 

situations:
–  In an urban area with the risk of 
pedestrians crossing the road.

–  In heavy traffic.

–  On winding or steep roads.

–  On slippery or flooded roads.

–  In poor weather conditions.
–  In the event of restricted visibility for the 
driver.
–  Driving on a speed circuit.
–  Driving on a rolling road.
–  When using snow chains, non-slip covers 
or studded tyres.

Cruise control

For more information, refer to the 

General recommendations on the use 

of driving and manoeuvring aids

 and the 

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Cruise control - Specific 

recommendations

.

This system automatically maintains the 
vehicle’s speed at the value programmed 

by the driver (speed setting), without the use of 
the accelerator pedal.
Cruise control is switched on manually.
It requires a minimum vehicle speed of 25 mph 
(40 km/h).
With a manual gearbox, third gear or higher must 
be engaged.
With an automatic gearbox, mode 

D

 or second 

gear or higher in mode 

M

 must be engaged.

With a drive selector, mode 

D

 or 

B

 must be 

engaged.

Cruise control remains active after 
changing gear, regardless of the gearbox 

type, on engines fitted with the Stop & Start 

function.

Switching off the ignition cancels any 

speed setting.

Steering-mounted control

 

 

1.

ON (

CRUISE

 position)/OFF (position 

0

)

2.

Activate cruise control at the current speed/
decrease speed setting

3.

Activate cruise control at the current speed/
increase speed setting

4.

Pause/resume cruise control with the speed 
setting previously saved

5.

Depending on version:
Display the speed thresholds saved using the 
Memorising speeds function
or
Use the speed suggested by the Road signs 
recognition function (

MEM

 display)

For more information on 

Memorising speeds

 

or the 

Road signs recognition

, refer to the 

corresponding sections.

Information displayed on 

the instrument panel

 

 

 

 

Head-up display

 

 

6.

Cruise control pause/resume indication.

7.

Cruise control mode selection indication.

8.

Speed setting value.

Switching on/pausing

►  Turn thumbwheel 

1

 to the "

CRUISE

" position 

to select cruise control mode; the function is 
paused.

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►  Press button 

2-SET-

 or 

3-SET+

 to activate 

cruise control and save a speed setting when 
the vehicle has reached the desired speed; the 
vehicle’s current speed is saved as the speed 
setting.

►  Release the accelerator pedal.

►  Pressing button 

4-II

 temporarily pauses the 

function (pause).

►  Pressing button 

4-II

 again resumes operation 

of the cruise control (ON).

Cruise control can also be paused 
temporarily:

–  by pressing the brake pedal.
–  by pressing the clutch pedal with a manual 

gearbox (depending on the engine fitted).

–  automatically, if the electronic stability 
control (ESC) system is triggered.

Changing the cruise speed 

setting

The cruise control must be active.
To change the cruise speed setting, based on 
the vehicle’s current speed:

►  For steps of +/- 1 mph (1 km/h), briefly 

press 

2-SET-

 or 

3-SET+

 repeatedly.

►  For steps of +/- 5 mph (5 km/h), press and 

hold 

2-SET-

 or 

3-SET+

.

Pressing and holding 

2-SET-

 or 

3-SET+

 

results in a rapid change in the speed of 

the vehicle.

As a precaution, we recommend setting 

a cruise speed fairly close to the current 

speed of your vehicle, to avoid any sudden 
acceleration or deceleration of the vehicle.

To change the cruise speed setting using 
memorised speed settings and from the touch 
screen:

►  Press 

5-MEM

 to display the memorised 

speed settings.

►  Press the touch screen button for the desired 

speed setting.
The selection screen closes after a few 
moments.
This setting becomes the new cruise speed.
To change the cruise speed setting using the 
speed suggested by the Road signs recognition 
function displayed on the instrument panel:

►  Press 

5-MEM

 once; a message is displayed, 

confirming the memorisation request.

►  Press 

5-MEM

 again to save the suggested 

speed.
The new speed setting value is displayed on the 
instrument panel.

Temporarily exceeding the 

programmed speed

If needed (when overtaking, for example), 
it is possible to exceed the programmed 

speed by pressing the accelerator pedal.
Cruise control is temporarily deactivated and the 

programmed speed displayed flashes.

To return to the programmed speed, simply 
release the accelerator pedal.
Once the vehicle has returned to the 
programmed speed, cruise control takes over 
again and the programmed speed setting stops 

flashing.

When descending a steep hill, the cruise 
control system cannot prevent the 

vehicle from exceeding the programmed 
speed.
You may have to brake to control the speed of 
your vehicle. In this case, the cruise control is 
automatically paused.
To activate the system again, with the vehicle 
speed above 25 mph (40 km/h), press button 

4

.

Switching off

►  Turn the thumbwheel 

1

 to the "

0

” position: the 

cruise control information disappears from the 
screen.

Malfunction

 

 

In the event of a malfunction, dashes are 

displayed flashing and then fixed instead of the 

speed setting.
Have it checked by a Fiat Dealership or a 

qualified workshop.

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Adaptive cruise control

Refer to the 

General recommendations 

on the use of driving and 

manoeuvring aids

 and to 

Cruise control 

- particular recommendations

.

This system 

automatically

 maintains the 

speed of your vehicle at a value which 

you set (speed setting), while keeping a safe 
distance from the vehicle in front (target vehicle), 
and which has been set beforehand by the 
driver. The system controls the vehicle's 
acceleration and deceleration automatically 
using only engine braking (as if the driver had 
pressed the "-" minus button).

 

 

To do this, it uses a radar located in the front 
bumper.

Primarily designed for driving on main 
roads and motorways, this system only 

works with moving vehicles driving in the 
same direction as your vehicle.

If the driver operates a direction indicator 
to overtake a slower vehicle, the cruise 

control allows the vehicle to temporarily 
approach the vehicle in front to assist the 

overtaking manoeuvre, without ever 
exceeding the speed setting.

Some vehicles present on the road may 
not be properly seen or may be 

misinterpreted by the radar (e.g. a lorry), 
which may lead to a poor assessment of 
distance and lead to the vehicle accelerating 
or braking inappropriately.

Steering-mounted controls

1.

ON (

CRUISE

 position)/OFF (position 

0

)

2.

Activation of cruise control at the current 
speed/decrease speed setting

3.

Activation of cruise control at the current 
speed/increase speed setting

4.

Pause/resume cruise control with the speed 
setting previously saved

5.

Depending on version:
Display the speed thresholds saved using the 
Memorising speeds function
or
Use the speed suggested by the Road signs 
recognition function (

MEM

 display)

6.

Display and adjustment of the distance 
setting to the vehicle in front

Use

Activating the system (paused)

The adaptive cruise control must be selected in 
the "

Driving/Vehicle

" menu.

►  Turn the knob 

1

 downwards into the 

CRUISE

 

position with the engine running. The cruise 
control is ready for operation.

Starting cruise control and selecting a 

speed

The vehicle speed must be between 25 and 

93 mph (40 and 150 km/h).

With a manual gearbox, third or fourth gear or 
higher must be engaged.
With an automatic gearbox, mode 

D

 or second 

gear or higher in mode 

M

 must be engaged.

With a drive selector, mode 

D

 or 

B

 must be 

engaged.

If the speed setting is above 93 mph 

(150 km/h), the adaptive cruise control 

switches to standard cruise control mode 

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(without automatic regulation of the inter-
vehicle safety distance).

►  Press buttons 

2-SET-

 or 

3-SET+

: the current 

speed becomes the speed setting (minimum 
25 mph (40 km/h)) and the cruise control is 
immediately activated.

►  Press 

3

 to increase or 

2 

to decrease the 

speed setting (in steps of 5 mph (5 km/h) if the 
button is kept depressed).

Pressing and holding either button 

2-SET-

 or 

3-SET+

 results in a rapid 

change in the speed of the vehicle.

Pausing/resuming cruise control

►  Press 

4-II

 or depress the 

brake pedal

. To 

pause cruise control, it is also possible to:

•  Shift from mode 

D

 to 

N

,

•  Depress the clutch pedal for more than 10 

seconds.

•  Press the electric parking brake control.

►  Press 

4-II

 to restart cruise control. Cruise 

control may have been paused automatically:

•  When the inter-vehicle distance threshold is 

reached.

•  When the distance between your vehicle and 

the one in front becomes too short.

•  When the vehicle starts moving too slowly or 

the vehicle in front starts moving too slowly.

•  When the ESC system is triggered.

When the driver attempts to reactivate 
cruise control, after the function has been 

paused, the message "Activation not possible, 

unsuitable conditions" is briefly displayed if 

reactivation is not possible (safety conditions 
not met).

Using the Road signs recognition function 

or speed limit sign memorisation to 

modify the speed setting.

►  Press 

5-MEM

 to accept the speed setting 

proposed by the system on the instrument panel 

or touch screen, then press again to confirm.

To prevent any sudden acceleration or 
deceleration of the vehicle, select a 

speed setting fairly close to the current speed 
of your vehicle.

Changing the inter-vehicle distance

►  Press 

6

 to display the distance setting 

thresholds ("Distant", "Normal" or "Close"), then 
press again to select a threshold.
After a few seconds, the option is accepted and 
will be memorised when the ignition is switched 

off.

Temporarily exceeding the speed setting

►  Depress the accelerator pedal. Distance 

monitoring and cruise control are deactivated as 
long as you continue to accelerate. The speed 

on the instrument panel flashes.

Deactivating the system

►  Turn the knob 

1

 upwards into position 

0

 

(

OFF

).

Information displayed on 

the instrument panel

 

 

 

 

Head-up display

7.

Cruise control pause/resume indication.

8.

Indication of selection of cruise control mode, 
or vehicle speed adjustment phase.

9.

Speed setting value.

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For more information on the 

Head-up 

display

, refer to the corresponding 

section.

Messages and alerts

The display of these messages or alerts 
is not sequential.

“Cruise control paused” or “Cruise control 
suspended” following a brief acceleration 

by the driver.

“Cruise control active”, no vehicle 
detected.
“Cruise control active”, vehicle detected. 

“Cruise control active and speed 
adjusted”, vehicle detected too close or at 

a slower speed.

“Cruise control active and speed 
adjusted”, automatic deactivation 

imminent following a cruise control limit being 
reached.

“Cruise control paused”, automatic 
deactivation following speed limit 

adjustment being exceeded and no reaction from 
the driver.

Operating limits

The regulation range is limited to a maximum 

difference of 19 mph (30 km/h) between the 

cruise speed setting and the speed of the 

vehicle in front.

Above this, the system pauses itself if the safety 
distance becomes too short.
The adaptive cruise control uses only engine 
braking to slow the vehicle. Consequently the 
vehicle loses speed slowly, as when releasing 
the accelerator pedal.
The system is paused automatically:
–  if the vehicle in front slows down too much or 
too suddenly, and the driver does not brake,
–  if a vehicle comes between your vehicle and 
the vehicle in front,
–  if the system does not slow the vehicle enough 
to continue to maintain a safe distance, for 
example when descending a steep hill.

Cases of non-detection by the radar:

–  Stationary vehicles (traffic jam, breakdown, 

etc.).
–  Vehicles driving in the opposite direction.

When the driver must suspend the cruise 

control system:

 

 

–  When following a narrow vehicle.

 

 

–  Vehicles not running in the middle of the lane.

 

 

–  Vehicles entering a corner.
–  Vehicles changing lane at the last moment.
Reactivate cruise control when conditions permit.

Cases where the driver is urged to take back 

control immediately:

–  When a vehicle cuts in sharply between your 
vehicle and the one in front.
–  Excessively sharp deceleration of the vehicle 
in front of you.

The adaptive cruise control operates by 
day and night, in fog or moderate rainfall.

The system does not act on the braking 
system, but works only with engine 

braking.
The regulation range is limited: there will 
no longer be any adjustment of speed if the 

difference between the programmed speed 

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setting and the speed of the vehicle in front 
becomes too great.

If the difference between the 

programmed speed setting and the 

speed of the vehicle in front is too great, the 
speed cannot be adjusted: the cruise control 
is automatically deactivated.

Malfunction

In the event of a malfunction with the adaptive 
cruise control, you will be alerted by an audible 
signal and the display of the message "Driving 
aid functions fault".
Have it checked by a Fiat Dealership or a 

qualified workshop.

Active Safety Brake with 

Collision Risk Alert and 
Intelligent emergency 
braking assistance

For more information, refer to the 

General recommendations on the use 

of driving and manoeuvring aids

.

 

 

This system:
–  warns the driver that their vehicle is at risk of 
collision with the preceding vehicle.
–  reduces the vehicle's speed to avoid a 
collision or to limit its severity.

The speed will be reduced by a 
maximum of 16 mph (25 km/h) (versions 

with camera only) or by a maximum of 31 
mph (50 km/h) (versions with camera and 
radar).

The system also takes motorcyclists into 
account.

It may also react on animals. Animals 
(especially animals smaller than 0.5 m) 
and objects on the road are not necessarily 
detected.

This system includes three functions:
–  Collision Risk Alert.
–  Intelligent emergency braking assistance 
(iEBA).
–  Active Safety Brake (automatic emergency 
braking).

 

 

The vehicle has a camera located at the top of 
the windscreen and, depending on version, a 
radar located in the front bumper.

This system does not replace the need 
for driver vigilance.

This system is designed to assist the driver 
and improve road safety.
It is the driver's responsibility to continuously 

monitor traffic conditions in accordance with 

applicable driving regulations.

As soon as the system detects a 

potential obstacle, it prepares the braking 

circuit in case automatic braking is needed. 
This may cause a slight noise and a slight 
sensation of deceleration.

Operating conditions and 

limits

Vehicle moving forward without trailer.

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