2003 FIAT BARCHETTA lock

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SEAT BELTS
HOW TO USE THE SEAT
BELTS fig. 17When the driver’s seat belt is not fas-
tened, instrument panel indicator light
turned to MAR.
Press button Cto unfasten the belts.
Keep holding the belt as it rewinds to
prevent it from getting twisted.The seat belt retractor will adapt the
belt to the body of the person wear-
ing it to give him/her freedom of
movement. The retractor could lock
when the vehicle is parked on a steep
slope, but this should be considered
normal.
In addition, the reel mechanism
blocks the belt when it is jerked or if
the car brakes sharply, is in a collision
or when taking bends at high speed.
To fasten the seat belts, take the
tongue of fastener Aand push it into
buckle Buntil you hear it click.
If the belt jams, let it rewind for a
short stretch, then pull it out again
without jerking.
Before fastening the seat
belts, check they pass
through the slots at the top of the
seat back behind the shoulder.
WARNING
For maximum safety, keep
the back of your seat up-
right, lean back into it and make
sure the seat belt fits closely across
your chest and hips.
WARNING
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PRETENSIONERS
To render the protective action of
the seat belts even more effective, Fi-
at barchetta is fitted with pretension-
ers. These devices “feel” that a violent
collision is in progress via a sensor, and
pull back a few inches of webbing. In
this way the pretensioner ensures that
the belt is adhering perfectly to the
body before the belt begins to hold
back the wearer. When the preten-
sioner has been triggered the retrac-
tor will lock. The seat belt cannot be
drawn back up even when guiding it
manually.
When the pretensioner is triggered
as small amount of smoke will be pro-
duced. This smoke is not harmful and
does not indicate the principle of fire.The pretensioner does not require
any maintenance or lubrication. Any
modification of its original state inval-
idates its efficiency. If, as the result of
exceptional natural occurrences
(floods, sea storms etc.), the device is
soaked through with water and mud,
it must be replaced.
The pretensioner will give maximum
protection when the seat belt adheres
snugly to the wearer’s chest and hips.
Operations involving
banging, vibrations or
heating (exceeding 100°C
for a maximum of 6 hours) in the
area around the pretensioner
may trigger or damage the de-
vice. Vibrations from rough road
surfaces or accidental jolting
caused by mounting pavements
etc. do not have any effect on the
pretensioner. If, however, you
need any assistance, go to a Fiat
Dealership.
The pretensioner can only
be used once. After a colli-
sion that has triggered it, have it re-
placed at a Fiat Dealership. The de-
vice will last for 10 years from the
date of production given on the ad-
hesive label: the pretensioner must
be replaced when this date is
reached.
WARNING
Pretensioners do not re-
quire lubrication or main-
tenance. Under no circumstances
should the components of the pre-
tensioner be tampered with as this
could affect the correct operation
of these devices. If any interven-
tions are necessary, contact your Fi-
at Dealership.
WARNING

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COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE A-fig. 29
Under normal conditions, the needle
of the temperature gauge should hov-
er around the middle of the scale. If
it approaches the red section it means
the engine is being overtaxed and you
should reduce your demands on it.
Travelling too slowly when the out-
side temperature is very hot can also
cause the needle to approach the red
sector.
In this case it is better to stop and
turn off the engine. After a few mo-
ments you can start the engine again
and accelerate slightly.FUEL GAUGE B-fig. 29
The needle shows the number of
litres of fuel probably in the tank.
When the Kreserve warning light
comes on, it means that about 5 litres
of fuel are left in the tank.
Never travel with the fuel tank al-
most empty: any gaps in fuel supply
could damage the catalytic converter.DIGITAL CLOCK fig. 30
This a twenty-four hour clock. When
the headlights are turned on the fig-
ures will automatically grow dim to
make them easier to read.
To set the hours: press button A.
To set the minutes: press button B.
Press the button once to forward
one unit at a time. Keep the button
pressed to fast forward automatical-
ly. When you are close to the time
you wish to set, release the button and
press the button as many times as re-
quired.
If the conditions persists
even after the measures
you have taken, turn off
the engine and have the car seen
to at a Fiat Dealership.
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ABS (ANTI-LOCK
BRAKING SYSTEM)
INEFFICIENT
(amber) (where fitted)
When the ABS device is faulty.
The normal braking system contin-
ues to work but you should have the
car seen to at a Fiat Dealership.
When the key is turned toMARthe
warning light will come on but should
go out after about 2 seconds. HANDBRAKE ON/
BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL LOW (red)
In two cases:
1. When the handbrake is applied.
2. When the brake fluid level falls be-
low the minimum.BATTERY NOT
RECHARGED
PROPERLY (red)
When there is a malfunction in the
current generating system.
The light comes on when you turn
the ignition key to MARbut it should
go out when the engine starts.
FRONT BRAKE
WEAR (red)
When the front brake
pads have worn out. When having
them replaced, have the rear brakes
checked, too.
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If the xwarning light
comes on while travelling,
check that the handbrake is not en-
gaged. If the warning light stays on
when the handbrake is disengaged,
stop immediately and contact a Fi-
at Dealership.
WARNING
The car is fitted with an
electronic braking device
(EBD). If the >and xwarning
light turn on at the same time, this
means that there is an EBD system
fault. In this case violent braking
may be accompanied by early rear
wheel locking with the possibility of
skidding. Drive the car extremely
carefully to the nearest Fiat Deal-
ership to have the system checked.
WARNING

HAZARD LIGHTS
(red) (flashing)
When the hazard lights
are on.AIRBAG OR
PRETENSIONER
FAILURE (red)
When the system is not working
properly or has been triggered.
SEAT BELTS NOT
FASTENED (red)
When the driver’s seat
belt is not fastened properly. CATALYTIC
CONVERTER HOT
(red) (where fitted)
When the temperature of the cat-
alytic converter is extremely high: the
warning light will go out as soon as the
temperature drops to normal.
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When you turn the ignition
key to the MAR position
this light comes on. It should, how-
ever, go out after about four sec-
onds. If the light stays on or comes
on while the car is moving, stop at
once and have the car seen to at a
Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
The lighting of warning
light >when the engine is
running normally indicates a fault
in the ABS system only. In this case,
the braking system will still be ef-
fective without the anti-lock device.
In these conditions EBD system op-
eration can be reduced. Also in this
case we recommend immediately
taking the car to a Fiat Dealership
avoiding sudden braking to have
the system checked.
WARNING

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FRONT AND REAR
FOGLIGHTS fig. 43
The controls are situated on the cen-
tre tunnel.
They only function if the ignition key
is at MAR.
When a button is pushed to turn the
lights on, it lights up itself.
A- ON/OFF button for the front
foglights (where fitted). The dipped
beam headlights must be on to oper-
ate these lights.B- ON/OFF button for the rear fog-
lights (where fitted). The dipped beam
headlights or the front foglights must
be on to operate these lights.
The rear foglights will be switched off
when the ignition key is turned to
STOP. If required, you will need to
turn them on again the next time you
start the engine.FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH fig. 44
This is a safety cut-out which comes
into play in the case of an accident to
block the fuel supply and thus stop the
engine.
If you cannot see any fuel leaks and
the car is in a fit state to continue its
journey, press button Ato reactivate
the fuel supply system.
After an accident, remember to turn
the ignition key toSTOPto avoid the
battery running down.
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If, after an accident, you
can smell petrol or see that
the fuel feed system is leaking, to
avoid the risk of fire, do not reset
the switch.
WARNING

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INTERIOR
EQUIPMENT
GLOVE COMPARTMENT fig. 45
The glove compartment is fitted with
a lock.
Position1- lock engaged
Position2- lock released
Press the button to open.
When the compartment is opened,
an internal courtesy light comes on.
There is an indent on the flap for
standing a glass or can on while the car
is stationary.ODDMENT BOX fig. 46
The oddment box is fitted with a
lock.
Position 1- lock engaged
Position 2- lock released
Lift flap to open. CEILING LIGHT UNIT fig. 47
The light comes on automatically
when one of the doors is opened.
When the doors are closed, the light
can be turned on and off by pressing
round indent on the lens.
fig. 45
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Never travel with the glove
compartment open: it could
injure the passenger in the event of
an accident.
WARNING

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DOORSClosing by hand
from the outside
Turn the key to position 2to engage
the lock.
Manual locking/opening
from the the inside
Opening: lift opening lever A-fig. 52.
Locking: close the door and press
safety button B.CENTRAL DOOR LOCKING
(where fitted) fig. 52
From the outside
When the doors are closed, insert
and turn the key in the lock of one of
the doors.
From the inside
When the doors are closed, press
device B.
Opening by hand
from the outside
Turn the key to position 1-fig. 51to
release the lock. Opening lever Bis
raised by pressing button A. Take hold
of it and pull.
fig. 51
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Make sure it is safe to open
a door before opening it.
WARNING