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dear customer thank you for selecting fiat and congratulations on your choice of a fiat stilo we have written this handbook to help you get to know all your new fiat stilo features and use it in the best possible way you should read it right through before taking the road for the first time you will find information tips and important warnings regarding the driving of your car to help you derive the maximum from your fiat stilo technological features you are recommended to read carefully the warnings and indications marked with the respective symbols at the end of the page personal safety the car s wellbeing environmental protection the enclosed warranty booklet lists the services that fiat offers to its customers the warranty certificate with terms and conditions for maintaining its validity the range of additional services available to fiat customers best regards and good motoring this owner handbook describes all fiat stilo versions as a consequence you should consider only the information which is related to the engine and bodywork version of the car you purchased.

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must be read refuelling k petrol engines only refuel with unleaded petrol with octane rating ron not less than 95 conforming to the european specification en 228 diesel engines only refuel with diesel fuel conforming to the european specification en590 the use of other products or mixtures may irreparably damage the engine with invalidation of the warranty due to the damage caused engine starting petrol engines with mechanical gearbox make sure that the handbrake is engaged set the gearshift lever to neutral fully depress the clutch without pressing the accelerator then turn the ignition key to avv and release it as soon as the engine has started petrol engines with selespeed gearbox keep the brake pedal fully depressed turn the ignition key to avv and release it as soon as the engine has started the transmission sets to neutral automatically diesel engines turn the ignition key to mar and wait for the warning lights y and m to go off turn the ignition key to avv and release it as soon as the engine has started parking on flammable material while working the catalyst develops a very high temperature do not park the car over grass dry leaves pine needles or any other inflammable materials risk of fire respecting the environment the car is fitted with a system that allows continuous diagnosis of the components correlated with emissions to ensure better respect for the environment.

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electrical accessories if after buying the car you decide to add electrical accessories that will gradually drain the battery visit a fiat dealership they can calculate the overall electrical requirement and check that the car s electric system can support the required load code card keep the code card in a safe place not in the car the code card shall be used for requesting additional keys scheduled servicing correct maintenance of the car is essential for ensuring it stays in tip-top condition and safeguards its safety features its environmental friendliness and low running costs for a long time to come the owner handbook contains information tips and important warnings regarding the safe correct driving of your car and its maintenance pay particular attention to the symbols personal safety environmental protection the car s wellbeing

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dashboard and controls dashboard and controls dashboard instrument panel symbols the fiat code system the keys alarm ignition switch instruments multifunction display trip computer seats head restraints steering wheel rearview mirrors heating/climate control system heating and ventilation manual climate control system automatic two-zone climate control system external lights window washing 5 6 8 8 10 17 20 21 23 34 37 41 42 43 44 46 48 51 57 60 cruise control ceiling lights controls interior fittings skywindow blade sunroof doors power windows boot bonnet roof rack/ski rack headlights abs system esp system eobd system sound system accessories purchased by the owner dualdrive electric power steering system parking sensors at the filling station protecting the environment 64 67 68 70 74 79 80 81 92 93 94 95 97 99 100 101 102 103 105 108 index technical car specifications maintenance in an emergency warning lights and messages correct use of the car safety devices 4

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the presence and the position of the instruments and warning lights may vary according to the versions f0c0155m fig 1 1 side window air vent 2 adjustable and swivel air vent 3 external light stalk 4 instrument panel 5 adjustable and swivel air vent 6 hazard light switch 7 sound system controls 8 front passenger air bag 9 upper glovebox 10 lower glovebox 11 controls for heating ventilation and climate control 12 windscreen/rear window wiper/trip computer stalk 13 ignition key and ignition switch 14 driver air bag 15 steering wheel locking/release stalk 16 control unit access door 17 bonnet opening lever 18 set of switches for lights and menu opening/setting 5 index technical car specifications maintenance in an emergency warning lights and messages correct use of the car safety devices dashboard and controls dashboard

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dashboard and controls instrument panel 1.416v 1.616v 1.816v versions a rev counter b engine coolant temperature gauge and excessive temperature warning light c fuel level gauge with reserve warning light d speedometer speed indicator e multifunction display the rev counter of versions with selespeed transmission is fitted with warning light t f0c0521m warning lights and messages fig 2 in an emergency correct use of the car safety devices 1.9 multijet versions a rev counter b engine coolant temperature gauge and excessive temperature warning light c fuel level gauge with reserve warning light d speedometer speed indicator e multifunction display the rev counter of versions with selespeed transmission is fitted with warning light t index technical car specifications maintenance f0c0522m fig 3 6

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2.420v selespeed abarth versions a rev counter b engine coolant temperature gauge and excessive temperature warning light c fuel level gauge with reserve warning light d speedometer speed indicator e multifunction display fig 4 7 index technical car specifications maintenance in an emergency warning lights and messages f0c0523m correct use of the car safety devices dashboard and controls

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dashboard and controls symbols special coloured labels have been attached near or actually on some of the components of your car these labels bear symbols that remind you of the precautions to be taken as regards that particular component the plate summarising the symbols used can be found under the bonnet fig 5 the fiat code system to further protect you car from theft it has been fitted with an engine immobilising system this system is automatically activated when the ignition key is removed an electronic device in fact is fitted in each ignition key grip the device transmits a radio-frequency signal when the engine is started through a special aerial built into the ignition switch the modulate signal which changes each time the engine is started is the password by means of which the control unit recognises the key and enables to start the engine in an emergency warning lights and messages correct use of the car safety devices fig 5 f0c0145m index technical car specifications maintenance 8

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operation each time the car is started turning the ignition key to mar the fiat code system control unit sends a recognition code to the engine control unit to deactivate the inhibitor the code is sent only if the fiat code system control unit has recognised the code transmitted from the key each time the ignition key is turned to stop the fiat code system deactivates the functions of the engine electronic control unit if the code has not been recognised correctly the instrument panel warning light y will turn on in this case the key should be moved to the stop position and then back to mar if the lock continues possibly try again with the other key provided with the car if it is still not possible to start the car contact a fiat dealership 9 index technical car specifications maintenance in an emergency warning lights and messages the electronic components inside the key may be damaged if the key is submitted to sharp knocks correct use of the car important every key has its own code which must be memorised by the system control unit to memorise new keys up to a maximum of eight apply solely to fiat dealership taking with you the code card and the keys a personal identity document and the car s ownership documents the codes of the keys not provided during the new memorising procedure are erased from the memory this is to ensure that any lost or stolen keys can no longer be used to start the car if the warning light y turns on this means that the system is running a selftest for example for a voltage drop if the warning light y continues to stay on contact a fiat dealership safety devices dashboard and controls warning light y coming on when driving

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dashboard and controls safety devices correct use of the car the keys code card together with the keys you will receive the code card fig 6 to be presented to fiat dealership when requesting additional keys important in order to ensure perfect efficiency of the electronic devices contained inside the keys they should never be exposed to direct sunlight fig 6 f0c0001m fig 7 f0c0508m warning lights and messages all the keys and the code card must be handed over to the new owner when selling the car key without remote control where provided the key is fitted with a metal insert afig 7 operating the ignition switch doors and tailgate locks the fuel lid locking/unlocking on versions featuring fuel filler cap with lock windows and skywindow sunroof where provided opening/closing the dead lock device where provided the switch to deactivate the passenger s air bag and rear side bags where provided index technical car specifications maintenance in an emergency 10

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fig 8 f0c0327m key with remote control the key is fitted with a metal insert afig 8 operating the ignition switch doors and tailgate locks the fuel lid locking/unlocking on versions featuring fuel filler cap with lock windows and skywindow sunroof where provided opening/closing the dead lock device where provided the switch to deactivate the passenger s air bag and rear side bags where provided 11 index technical car specifications maintenance in an emergency warning lights and messages to refit the metal insert into the key grip keep button b pressed and turn the metal insert in the direction shown by the arrow until hearing the click as it locks into place then release button b led c where provided comes on when sending the control to the alarm system receiver to know the operating logics of the key with remote control and every possible and modifiable setting see paragraph alarm in this section warning button b-fig 8 should only be pressed when the key is away from the body in particular from the eyes and from objects that can be spoilt e.g clothes make sure the key can never be touched by others especially children who may inadvertently press the button correct use of the car safety devices button Ë for remote unlocking of doors tailgate and fuel filler cap button Á for remote locking of doors tailgate and fuel filler cap button r for remote opening of the tailgate button b for power-assisted opening of the metal insert a if locking button Á is inadvertently pressed from the passenger compartment when getting out of the car only the doors being used will unlock the tailgate will stay locked to realign the system press again the locking/unlocking buttons Á Ë dashboard and controls

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dashboard and controls for multi wagon versions pressing twice rapidly button r will open the rear window lid where provided once doors are unlocked if you do not open one door or the tailgate within few seconds the system will lock all doors/tailgate again automatically f0c0408m locking the doors and the tailgate briefly press button Á for remote locking of doors and tailgate and simultaneous alarm where provided activation switching off of the internal ceiling lights and single flashing of direction indicators press button Á for more than 2 seconds to open the windows and the skywindow where provided if the button is briefly pressed twice the dead lock device is activated see next paragraph dead lock device if one or more doors are open locking will not be activated and the door led a-fig 11 and direction indicators will flash rapidly if only the tailgate is open the doors will lock safety devices correct use of the car fig 9 doors will be unlocked automatically if the fuel inertial cut-off switch comes into operation opening the doors and the tailgate briefly press button Ë for remote unlocking of doors and tailgate and simultaneous alarm where provided deactivation timed switching on of the internal ceiling lights and double flashing of direction indicators for versions/markets where applicable press button Ë for more than 2 seconds to open the windows and the skywindow where provided index technical car specifications maintenance in an emergency warning lights and messages 12

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opening the tailgate by the remote control press and keep button r pressed to open the tailgate by remote control even if the alarm where provided is on opening the tailgate is accompanied by the direction indicators flashing twice closing is accompanied by a single flash only if the alarm is on if the alarm is on when the tailgate is opened the alarm system switches off volumetric protection and the tailgate perimetral protection sensor important if the remote control does not work properly it is still possible to carry out the above mentioned operations by using the metal insert of the key when closing the tailgate again volumetric and perimetral protection sensors are restored fig 10 f0c0414m fig 11 f0c0138m opening the rear heated window lid multiwagon versions on multiwagon versions pressing twice button r rapidly obtains opening of the rear heated window lid see fig 10 leds on the driver s door when locking the doors led a-fig 11 switches on for about 3 seconds and than starts flashing deterrence function once doors are locked if one or more doors or the tailgate are not closed correctly the led and direction indicators start flashing quickly 13 index technical car specifications maintenance in an emergency warning lights and messages correct use of the car safety devices dashboard and controls

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dashboard and controls request for additional remote controls the system can recognise up to 8 remote controls should a new remote control be necessary contact a fiat dealership taking with you the code card a personal identity document and the car s ownership documents fig 12 f0c0037m correct use of the car safety devices fig 13 f0c0142m replacing the battery of the key with remote control if when pressing button Ë Á or r the led f-fig 12 where provided on the key flashes briefly only once the battery should be replaced with an equivalent one that can be purchased at common stores battery replacement press button a and move the metal insert b to open position turn the screw c to using a fine bit screwdriver take out the battery case d and replace the battery e making sure that the bias is correct re-insert the battery holder d in the key and lock it turning the screw c to in an emergency used batteries are harmful to the environment they should be disposed of as specified by law in the special containers provided or take them to a fiat dealership which will deal with their disposal dead lock device where provided this safety device enables to inhibit door internal handles and safety lock button button a-fig 13 for locking/unlocking the doors placed on the driver door panel mask thus hindering doors opening from inside the passenger s compartment in case of attempt to break-into e.g window breaking the dead lock device guarantees the best protection against unwanted access therefore it should be actuated every time the car is parked and left unattended index technical car specifications maintenance warning lights and messages 14

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