2006 FIAT STILO Owners Manual

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fig. 110F0C0354m
BOOT COVER
(Multi Wagon versions)
The boot cover A-fig. 107can be rolled
up and removed.
To roll it up remove the two rear pins B-
fig. 108from their housings.
IMPORTANT Guide the cover while
rolling it up by holding its handle C-
fig. 107. It is possible to cover only half of the boot
setting the cover as illustrated in figure
109.
fig. 109F0C0353m
fig. 108F0C0352m
fig. 107F0C0351m
Removing the boot cover
Roll the cover up to remove it and pull the
two hooks A-fig. 110towards the lug-
gage compartment inside part (as shown
by the arrows).
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To refit the cover, insert the reel ends in
their housings and make sure the fasten-
ing hooks are well fastened. Now extend
the cover by pulling its handles, as previ-
ously described, and hook the two rear
pins B-fig. 111.
IMPORTANT Do not put heavy objects on
the cover which may seriously damage it.TO RETURN THE REAR SEAT
BACK TO ITS ORIGINAL
POSITION
Move the seat belt sideways and check
that the belt is not twisted.
Versions with rear fixed seat
Lift the seat backs and push them back-
ward until both coupling mechanisms click
in place, check that the “red band” B-
fig. 112at the side of levers Ais no
longer visible.
The “red band” Bindicates missing seat
back coupling.Reposition the cushions in horizontal po-
sition keeping the centre seat belt tongue
raised.
fig. 111F0C0352mfig. 112F0C0378m
The objects put on the cov-
er may be thrown forwards
and injure passengers should you
brake sharply or in the event of an ac-
cident.
WARNING
Make sure the seat back is
correctly hooked on both
sides (“red bands” B-fig. 112 not vis-
ible) to prevent seat back being
thrown forwards and injuring pas-
sengers should you brake sharply.
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Versions with rear sliding seat
(where provided)
Lift lever A-fig. 113(right and left) and
reposition the seat back in straight posi-
tion.
Take out buckles from their housing to
have them ready for use.ANCHORING THE LOAD
The boot houses 4 hooks (where provid-
ed) fig. 114to which ropes can be at-
tached which ensure that the load is prop-
erly secured.
IMPORTANT Never anchor to single
hooks a load exceeding 100 kg.
fig. 113F0C0336m
fig. 114F0C0034m
A heavy load that has not
been secured may cause se-
rious harm.
WARNING
If you want to carry reserve
fuel in a can, follow law reg-
ulations, only using a certified can,
suitably fastened to the load securing
eyelets. Even in this way the risk of
fire is increased in the case of an ac-
cident.
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SKI TUNNEL (where provided)
This can be used to carry long objects (e.g.
skis), fitting them into the tunnel from the
boot.
To access it:
❒lower the rear armrest A-fig. 116;
❒press handle B-fig. 117and lower the
flap. To close the flap pull tongue C.IMPORTANT Always check that loads are
anchored properly to prevent them being
thrown against the passengers in case of
accident or sharp braking.
fig. 116F0C0073mfig. 117F0C0379mfig. 115F0C0241m
CARGO BOX (where provided)
fig. 115
It consists of a special preformed box to
be used for housing objects located in the
boot of cars fitted with rear sliding seat
that enables to obtain uniform loading sur-
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BONNET
TO OPEN THE BONNET
Proceed as follows:
❒pull lever A-fig. 118in the direction of
the arrow;
❒pull lever B-fig. 119and lift the bon-
net.
IMPORTANT Bonnet raising is aided by
two side gas springs. Do not tamper with
these springs and guide the bonnet while
raising it.
IMPORTANT Before opening the bonnet,
check that windscreen wiper arms are not
lifted from the windscreen.TO CLOSE THE BONNET
Lower the bonnet at approx. 20 cm from
the engine compartment and then let it
drop, ensuring that it is fully closed and
not just held in position by the safety
catch. If the bonnet does not close prop-
erly do not push it down but open it again
and repeat the above procedure. If the
bonnet is not shut properly, the warning
light
´comes on together with the mes-
sage on the display (see section “Warning
lights and messages”).
IMPORTANT Always check that the bon-
net is closed properly to avoid its opening
while the car is travelling.
fig. 118F0C0029mfig. 119F0C0383m
For safety reasons the bon-
net must be closed properly
to avoid its opening while the car is
travelling. Therefore, always check it
is properly closed and the catch en-
gaged. Should you notice that the
catch is not perfectly engaged when
travelling, stop the car immediately
and close the bonnet.
WARNING
This should only be done
when the car is stationary.
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ROOF RACK/
SKI RACK
The roof rack bars shall be secured to the
roof in points shown A. Lift tabs B-
fig. 120using the screwdriver provided
in the kit to access the seats Cfor secur-
ing the roof rack/ski rack.
A roof rack/ski rack specially designed for
the car is available at Lineaccessori Fiat.
After few kilometers, check that fastening
screws are firmly tightened.
IMPORTANT Never exceed the max.
permissible loads (see section “Technical
specifications”).Multi Wagon versions
The car is fitted with two longitudinal bars
which can be used, by adding specific ac-
cessories, to carry various objects (e.g.
skis, windsurf, etc…).
IMPORTANT Putting cross bars on lon-
gitudinal bars fig. 121inhibits use of the
sunroof (Skywindow) (where provided),
since its opening interferes with the bars.
fig. 120F0C0169mfig. 121F0C0349m
Open the tailgate with care
when carrying objects on the
roof rack bars to prevent impacts.
WARNING
IMPORTANT Never exceed the max.
permissible loads (see section “Technical
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HEADLIGHTS
ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHT
BEAM
Proper adjustment of the headlight beams
is of vital importance for your safety and
comfort and also for the other road users.
To ensure you and other drivers have the
best visibility conditions when travelling
with the headlights on, the headlights must
be set properly. Contact Fiat Dealership
to have the headlights properly adjusted.
IMPORTANT When turning on gas dis-
charge headlight lamps (where provided),
it is normal that there should be a vertical
movement of lenses, and consequently the
same will also happen to the light beam,
for the time required to achieve the cor-
rect headlight trim stabilisation, equal to
approx. 2 seconds.HEADLIGHT AIMING DEVICE
This device can be operated with the ig-
nition key at MARand dipped beams on.
When the car is loaded, it slopes back-
wards. This means that the headlight beam
rises. In this case, it is necessary to return
it to the correct position.
To adjust the headlight slant
Press button A-fig. 122located on the
mask aside the steering wheel column; if
the car is fitted with gas discharge head-
lights (xenon), slant adjustment is elec-
tronic and therefore button Ais not pre-
sent.Press button Aat arrow
Nthis will in-
crease by one position, press the arrow
Oon the button, this will lower by one
position.
The display B-fig. 122located on the in-
strument panel, provides the visual indi-
cation of the positions during the adjust-
ment operation.
Correct positions as a function
of the load
Position 0- one or two passengers on
front seats.
Position 1- five passengers.
Position 2- five passengers + load in the
boot.
Position 3- driver + maximum admitted
load in the boot.
IMPORTANT Check beam aiming every
time the load carried changes.
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FRONT FOG LIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
Contact Fiat Dealership to have the head-
lights properly adjusted.
HEADLIGHT BEAM
ADJUSTMENT ABROAD
The dipped beam headlights are adjusted
for circulation in the country in which the
car is marketed. In countries with oppo-
site circulation, to avoid glaring oncom-
ing vehicles, it is necessary to cover the
areas of the headlight using a special stick-
er tape provided for the purpose and avail-
able at Lineaccessori Fiat. Contact Fiat
Dealership.ABS SYSTEM
The car is fitted with ABS braking system,
which prevents the wheels from locking
when braking, makes the most of road grip
and gives the best control when emer-
gency braking under difficult road condi-
tions.
System is completed by EBD (Electronic
Braking Force Distribution), which dis-
tributes the braking action between front
and rear wheels.
IMPORTANT To have the maximum ef-
ficiency of the braking system, it is neces-
sary a setting period of about 500 km: dur-
ing this period, it is better to avoid sharp,
repeated and prolonged brakes.ABS SYSTEM INTERVENTION
When the ABS cuts in, you will feel the
brake pedal pulsating slightly and the sys-
tem get noisier: it means that the speed
should be altered to fit the type of road
surface.
If the ABS system cuts in, it is a sign that
the grip between tyre and the road sur-
face has reached the limit: you must slow
down to match the speed to the road grip
available.
If the ABS system cuts in it
is a sign that the grip be-
tween the tyre and the road surface
has reached the limit you must slow
down to match the speed to the road
grip available.
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