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CHILD SAFETY DEVICE
(fig. 4)
The rear doors are fitted with a locking de-
vice (A) which prevents them from being
opened from inside.
WARNINGEach device only acts on the
door on which it is installed.
The device can only be engaged with the
doors open raising or lowering the control
with the ignition key.
Position 1(control up) = Device engaged.
Position 2(control down) = Device re-
leased.
WARNINGAlso follow the instructions
given in the chapter “getting to know your
car” under the paragraph “Child safety de-
vice”.The third headrest (centre) is not remov-
able, whereas the side headrests may be re-
moved as follows:
– Raise the headrests about 2 cm.
– Press the buttons (Aand B-fig. 5) at
the same time and remove the headrests.
– To refit the headrests keep the buttons
pressed (Aand B-fig. 5) and insert them
completely.
fig. 6
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SEATSREAR SEATHeadrest
The car is fitted with two headrests for the
side seats (fig. 5). On request for ver-
sions/markets where applicable, the car
may also be fitted with a third headrest for
the central seat (fig. 6).
To pull out the third headrest, push it up-
wards until hearing the stopping click.
fig. 4
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fig. 5
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Centre armrest (where required)
To use the centre armrest, lower it as il-
lustrated (fig. 7), using the handle (A).fig. 7
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fig. 8
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Ski compartment
This compartment can be used for carry-
ing long loads.
To gain access to the compartment lower
the armrest, pull the handle (A-fig. 8) and
lower the lid on the armrest (fig. 9).
On versions fitted with the third headrest,
before lowering the lid on the armrest, lift
the headrest completely and set the fabric
protection.On request for versions/markets where
applicable, the compartment can be fitted
with a bag for carrying skis.
WARNINGLay the bag in the passen-
ger compartment before putting the skis in.
After carrying skis, let the bag dry (if wet),
then fold it correctly and insert it in the com-
partment.
fig. 9
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Remember that the third
headrest (central) should
be pulled out completely so that
the nape and not the neck rests on
it. Only in this position does it ex-
ert its protective action if the car
is hit from behind.
WARNING
Always check that the load
are anchored properly to
prevent them being thrown against
the passengers in case of accident
or sharp braking.
WARNING
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LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENTThe boot lid can be opened from outside
the vehicle (pressing the button on the key)
and from inside the vehicle.
WARNINGIf the tailgate is not shut
properly, this will be shown by the corre-
sponding warning light
´
and warning mes-
sage on the Infocenter display.
OPENING FROM INSIDE (fig. 13)
To open the tailgate from inside the pas-
senger compartment pull the lever (A) at
the side of the driver’s seat.fig. 13
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Lifting the tailgate is facilitated by the ac-
tion of the gas springs.
The gas springs are cali-
brated to ensure correct
lifting of the tailgate with
the weights foreseen by the man-
ufacturer. The addition of objects
(spoiler, etc.) may adversely affect
correct operation and safety in use
of the tailgate.
OPENING WITH REMOTE
CONTROL
(fig. 14)
The boot can be opened by remote control
pressing the button (C) on the key, also
when the electronic alarm (where fitted) is
engaged.
In this case the alarm system switches off
volumetric protection and the tailgate con-
trol sensor. The system also sounds two
beeps and the direction indicators light up
for 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 direction indicators light up for three
seconds (with the exception of versions for
certain markets).
fig. 14
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Only use the tailgate open-
ing lever with the car sta-
tionary.
WARNING
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fig. 19
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fig. 18
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ODDMENTS COMPARTMENT (fig. 18-19)
On the sides of the boot there are two re-
cesses closed by a lid.
To open the cover, press button (A) and
turn it downwards. As optional for ver-
sions/markets where applicable, the odd-
ment compartment on the left-hand side can
be provided with CD-Changer.
When using the boot, nev-
er exceed the maximum
permissible loads given in the
“Technical specifications” chapter.
Also make sure that the items con-
tained in the boot are firmly se-
cured, to prevent them being
thrown forward and harming the
passengers in the event of abrupt
braking.
WARNING
Heavy luggage without
restraints could cause se-
rious harm to the passengers in an
accident.
WARNING
If you want to carry fuel in
a reserve can, you should
comply with legal regulations, on-
ly using a certified can suitably fas-
tened to the load retainer rings at
the corner of the boot. However,
remember that this increases the
risk of fire in the event of an acci-
dent.
WARNING
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LUGGAGE COVERThe luggage cover (A-fig. 28) can be
rolled up and removed.
To roll, remove the two rear pins (B-
fig. 29) from their housings.
WARNINGAccompany the cover when
rolling, holding it by the handle (C-fig. 28). To avoid damage to the
cover do not rest any ob-
jects on it.
fig. 29
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fig. 30
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fig. 28
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To remove the cover roll it and check that
the passenger compartment separation net
is also rolled (see following paragraph), then
pull the hooks back (A-fig. 30). Raise and
remove the cover from the boot.
To put the cover back on, insert the ends
of the reel in the respective housings, mak-
ing sure that the catches are correctly locked
forwards making the green symbols at the
base of the actual button visible, then pull
it by the handle (C-fig. 28) and hook the
two rear pins (B-fig. 29).
In the event of an accident
or abrupt braking any ob-
jects on top of the cover might be
thrown into the passenger com-
partment, with the risk of harming
the occupants; use of the passen-
ger compartment separation net is
recommended.
WARNING
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– Release the seat back catch raising the
handle (A-fig. 41) for the right seat back
and handle (B-fig. 42) for the left seat
back.
– Fold the seat backs forward to obtain
a single loading surface with the boot floor.To take the seats back to the
normal position
– Move the seat backs to the vertical po-
sition making sure that they are caught cor-
rectly.
WARNINGThe seat backs are correct-
ly caught when the button (A-fig. 43)
next to each handle (B-fig. 43) is back in
the handle.– Remove the headrest and tilt the cush-
ion backward, making sure that the safety
belts do not remain twisted in the hidden
section between the cushion and seat back.
– Refit the headrest on the seat back.
– Refit the roll with the luggage cover.
fig. 42
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fig. 41
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fig. 43
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AUTOMATIC REAR
GEOMETRY CONTROL(optional for versions/markets
where applicable)
The car is fitted with a semi-bearing hy-
dropneumatic system with built-in self-level-
ling functions (due to an active element in-
corporated in the rear shock absorbers) and
damping, applied to the rear suspensions in-
stead of conventional shock absorbers.
When the car is loaded with passengers
and luggage, the rear geometry lowers in
relation to the rigidity of the spring system
and the load. However, as soon as the car
moves off the system utilises the move-
ments induced on the wheels by the rough-
ness of the road surface to increase its bear-
ing capacity and higher the body up to a
pre-established position that will be kept un-
der any load condition.
SOUND SYSTEM(optional for versions/markets
where applicable)
The fixed sound system, with cassette
player (radio with cassette player) or CD
player with parametric sound equalizer
(radio with CD player) has been designed
to suit the specific characteristics of the
passenger compartment, with a
personalised design that matches the
style of the dashboard. The sound system
instructions for use are described in the
attached supplement.The distance that must be covered to reach
the levelling condition is approx. 2,000 me-
tres and it may vary depending on the road
bottom.
When using the boot, nev-
er exceed the maximum
permissible loads given in the
“Technical specifications” chapter.
The load carried and its arrange-
ment in the boot modify road hold-
ing of the car in any case even if
the geometry is kept constant by
the automatic device.
WARNING
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IN THE EVENT
OF A PUNCTUREWARNINGIf the car is equipped with
“Fix&Go kit for tyre quick repair”, see the
instructions contained in the “In emergency”
chapter.fig. 47
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TOOL AND SPARE WHEEL
HOUSING
(for versions/markets where
required)
(fig. 47)
The tools and spare wheels are housed in
the boot floor, under the mat. To gain
access to them, raise or remove the boot
mat using the handle (A-fig. 47).
To take the container with the tools (B)
slacken the handle (C).
The spare wheel (D) can be taken after
removing the container with the tools.
IF AN EXTERIOR
LIGHT GOES OUTWARNINGBefore changing a bulb, read
the warnings and precautions given in the
chapter “In an emergency”.REVERSING LIGHTS AND REAR
FOG GUARDSTo change the bulbs (Type B, 21W):
– Open the tailgate.
– Remove the cover (Aor B-fig. 48) in
correspondence with the light concerned,
withdrawing it at the side.fig. 48
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