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fig. 146
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Courtesy light (fig. 146)
(where required)
Lowering the passenger’s sun visor, the
courtesy light on the roof lining can be seen.
This light makes it possible to use the cour-
tesy mirror under conditions with dim light.
On Sportwagon versions there is also a
courtesy light under the driver’s sun visor.
Use switch (A) to turn it on and off, with
the ignition key at MAR.Rear roof light (fig. 147)
(except versions with sunroof)
In correspondence with each rear door
there is a light which turns on automatically
when a door is opened.
They are timed and work in the same way
as described for the front roof light.
They can be turned on and off by hand
pressing the transparent cover (A) on the
circular impression.Centre rear roof lamp (fig. 148)
(only versions with sunroof)
On the roof lamp there is a switch with
three positions.
When the switch (A) is in the central po-
sition (0) the roof lamp turns on automat-
ically when a door is opened.
Lighting up is timed and it works as de-
scribed for the front roof lamp.
Moving the switch to the right (position 1)
the roof lamp stays off all the time.
Moving the switch to the left (position 2)
the roof lamp stays on all the time.
WARNINGBefore leaving the car make
sure that the switch (A) is in the central po-
sition (0), so that the lamp goes out when
the doors are closed.
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REAR ASHTRAYS
(fig. 150)
An ashtray (A) is fitted to each rear door.
To open, pull downwards as shown below.
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FRONT ASHTRAY AND CIGAR
LIGHTER
(fig. 149)
To open the ashtray push and release the
front of the ashtray.
To use the cigar lighter press, with the ig-
nition key at MAR, button (B); after some
seconds the knob will return automatically
to its initial position and the cigar lighter is
ready for use.
Remove the tray (A) to empty and clean
the ashtray.Always ensure that the
cigar lighter has turned off.
fig. 149
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The cigar lighter gets ex-
tremely hot. Handle with
care and prevent its use by children:
danger of fire and/or burning.
WARNING
Do not use the ashtray as
paper bin: it could set on
fire on contact with cigarette stubs.
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RADIO
TRANSMITTERS
AND CELLPHONESCellphones and other radio transmitters
(e.g. CB radios) cannot be used inside the
vehicle, unless you use a separate aerial
mounted outside the vehicle.
The transmission and reception efficiency
of this equipment may also be affected by
the shielding effect of the vehicle’s body.
SUNROOF(optional for versions/markets
where applicable)
The sunroof can only be operated when
the ignition key is in the MARposition.Do not open the sunroof
when snow or ice are on
the roof as this may dam-
age it.
The use of cellphones, CB
radios or similar inside the
passenger compartment (without
an outside aerial) produces electro-
magnetic RF fields; if these are am-
plified by the resonance inside the
passenger compartment, they may
not only result in a potential health
hazard, or poor functioning of the
electronic systems such as engine
control units, ABS/EBD control
units, etc., fitted to the vehicle, but
also put the safety of your vehicle
in jeopardy.
WARNING
Improper use of the sunroof
can be dangerous. Before
and while operating it, always
make sure that the passengers are
not exposed to the risk of harm
caused either directly by the sunroof
in motion or by personal items
drawn or knocked by it.
WARNING
When leaving the vehicle,
the ignition key should al-
ways be removed to avoid acci-
dents involving the sunroof which
could be inadvertently operated by
any passenger remaining in the ve-
hicle.
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RAISING TO THE
QUARTERLIGHT POSITIONThis can only be achieved (fig. 158)
when the sunroof is completely closed,
pressing front end (2) of the control button
(A-fig. 159).
Press the rear end (1) of the button (A-
fig. 159) to return the sunroof to the hor-
izontal position (roof closed).fig. 157
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The sunroof is fitted with a curtain below,
which prevents sun radiation and is drawn
by hand using a catch.
The curtain is drawn by the roof when the
roof opens and is pushed completely inside
the roof panel when the roof is opened com-
pletely. With the closing movement the cur-
tain will come out partially so that the hand
catch is accessible (A-fig. 157).fig. 156
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SLIDING FORWARDS/
BACKWARDS
(fig. 155-16)
Press control button (A) on rear end (1)
to open the roof; press on front end (2) to
close it.
When the button is released, the sunroof
will stop in that position.
For versions/markets where applicable,
during opening the roof stops automatically
in an intermediate position called “Com-
fort”, which is advised for average speeds.
In this case, complete opening is obtained
pressing the rear end (1) of button (A)
again. When closing, the roof does not stop
in the “Comfort” position.
fig. 155
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Open and close the roof
only when the vehicle is
stationary.
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fig. 158
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EMERGENCY OPERATIONIf the electrical control device does not
work, the sunroof can be opened manually
as follows:
– apply leverage to the points indicated
by the arrows and remove the plate with
switch (D-fig. 159);
– use the outfit screwdriver or the special
wrench (B-fig. 160) supplied for the ver-
sions / market where provided, and located
in the object holder drawer, push on and turn
the sunroof control bushing (C-fig. 160)
clockwise to open it and anti-clockwise to
close it. WARNINGAt the end of the operation,
before removing the screwdriver or the
wrench, it is necessary to turn it by half a
turn in the direction opposite to that used,
until a click is felt.
LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENTThe boot lid can be opened from outside
the vehicle (pressing the button on the key)
and from inside the vehicle.
WARNINGIf the boot is not properly
shut, the warning light
´
will come on on
the instrument panel or (where applicable)
on the Infocenter display (together with rel-
evant message).
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Lifting the boot lid is made easier by the
action of gas springs.
OPENING WITH REMOTE
CONTROL
(fig. 162)
The luggage compartment can be opened
by remote control from outside pressing the
button (C), also when the electronic alarm
is on (where applicable).
In this case, the alarm system switches off
volumetric protection and the boot lid con-
trol sensor. The system also sounds two
beeps and the arrows light up for about
three seconds (with the exception of ver-
sions for certain markets).
Closing the boot again the control functions
are restored, the system sounds two beeps
and the arrows light up for about three sec-
onds (with the exception of versions for cer-
tain markets). the gas springs are cali-
brated to guarantee correct
operation with loading
specified by the manufacturer. Ar-
bitrary additions to the boot lid
(spoiler, etc.) may affect its oper-
ation and safety.
OPENING FROM INSIDE (fig. 161)
To open the boot from inside the passen-
ger compartment, pull the lever (A), at the
side of the driver’s seat.fig. 161
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fig. 162
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Only use the boot opening
lever with the vehicle sta-
tionary.
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BONNETThe lever used to open the bonnet is lo-
cated under the left end of the dashboard.
To open:
– Pull the lever (A-fig. 166) until the
bonnet clicks open.
CAUTIONS FOR CARRYING
LUGGAGETravelling at night with a load in the boot
it is necessary to adjust the height of the low
beam headlights (see next paragraph
“Headlights” in this chapter). For correct use
of the aiming device, also make sure that
the load does not exceed the values given
in the same paragraph.
fig. 166
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Do not load the luggage
compartment above the
permitted maximum (see “Tech-
nical specifications”). Also make
sure that the objects contained in
the boot are well secured to pre-
vent them from being thrown for-
ward causing harm to the passen-
gers in the event of sharp braking.
WARNING
A heavy load that has not
been secured may cause
serious harm to passengers in the
event of an accident.
WARNING
When wanting to carry a
spare can of petrol, this
must be done in compliance with
the law, only using a certified can,
appropriately fastened to the load
restraint eyelets. Even so, the risk
of fire is increased.
WARNING
Only with the car sta-
tionary.
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– Press the safety lever (fig. 167) up-
wards.
– Raise the bonnet.
WARNINGBonnet raising is aided by
two gas springs. Do not tamper with these
springs and accompany the bonnet while
raising it.
fig. 167
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Before lifting the bonnet,
make sure that the wind-
screen wiper arms are not raised
from the windscreen.
WARNING
DANGER-SERIOUS INJURY.
When carrying out checks
or maintenance operations in the
engine compartment, take special
care not to bump the head on the
raised bonnet.
WARNING
If checks need to be carried
out in the engine compart-
ment when the engine is still
warm, keep away from the fan as
it could start up even when the key
is removed from the ignition. Wait
until the engine cools down.
WARNING
Scarves, ties and loose
clothing may be caught in
the moving parts.
WARNING
To close:
– lower the bonnet to approx. 20 cm from
the engine compartment, then let it drop.
Try lifting it to make sure that it is shut com-
pletely and not simply caught in the safety
position.
If the bonnet does not close properly, do
not push it down but open it again and re-
peat the above procedure.
For safety reasons the
bonnet shall always be
perfectly closed when travelling.
Always check for proper bonnet
locking. If the bonnet is left inad-
vertently open, stop the car im-
mediately and close the bonnet.
WARNING