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The rear fog lights are switched off
either by pressing C or switching on
the main beam headlights or turning
the ignition key to STOP. You will
need to switch the rear foglights back
on, if required, when the dipped beam
headlights and/or front foglights are
switched on or when the engine is
started again.
FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH
This safety switch is located under
the dashboard on the right-hand side
and can be reached through the slot
as shown in fig. 94, It comes into op-
eration in the case of an accident to
block the supply of fuel thereby stop-
ping the engine.Press button Ato reactivate the fu-
el supply system if you cannot see any
fuel leaks and the vehicle is in a fit state
to continue its journey.
Remember to turn the ignition key
to STOPto avoid running the battery
down.INTERIOR
EQUIPMENT
GLOVEBOX fig. 95
Operate handle Aas shown by the
arrow to open the compartment.
fig. 94
F0A0081b
If, after a crash, you
smell fuel or see leaks
from the fuel system, do
not reset the switch to avoid fire
risk.
A
fig. 95
F0A0059b
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MAGNETIC CARD POCKET -
TICKET POCKET fig. 96
(where provided)
Slots for keeping magnetic cards
(telephone cards, etc.) or coins can be
found on the central tunnel.CIGAR LIGHTER fig. 97
With ignition key at MAR: press but-
ton A; after approximately 15 seconds
it will return to its initial position and
is ready for use.
IMPORTANTAlways make sure
the cigar lighter does in fact pop out
after it has been pushed in. POWER SOCKET
(where provided)
The vehicle is fitted with a power
socket A-fig. 98set on the dashboard
(on the left of the gearbox) that only
works with ignition key at MAR. Do
not use current sockets for accessories
with power over 180 W (max. intake
15 A).
fig. 96
F0A0513b
A
fig. 97
F0A0062b
Important. The cigar
lighter gets very hot.
Handle with care and do
not let children use it: danger of
fire or burns.
Do not use the sockets
for accessories with pow-
er over the max. specified
one.
U-
MAX
180WA
fig. 98
F0A0063b
Prolonged use of accessories with
high current intake could deploy the
battery, even preventing the engine
from starting.
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ASHTRAY fig. 99
Pull flap Atowards yourself. Remove
the ashtray Bby pulling it upwards for
emptying it.
Non smokers can remove the ash-
tray and use it as additional oddment
compartment.ODDMENT SHELF fig. 100
The shelf is fitted over the sunvisors.
It was designed to easily house light-
weight objects (e.g. documents, road
maps, etc.).
IMPORTANTThe shelf was de-
signed for loads not exceeding 3 kg on
each side. Consequently, do not
arrange objects exceeding these
weights. Do not use the points shown
as grips fig. 100. Use the specific side
handles.SUN VISORS fig. 101
The sun visors Aare positioned to
the sides of the rear-view mirror.
They can swing up and down, as
shown.
A ticket pocket can be found on the
back of the sunvisor driver's side. A
courtesy mirror is applied to the back
of the sun visors.
B
A
fig. 99
F0A0064b
fig. 100
F0A0506b
A
fig. 101
F0A0507b
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When using the boot,
make sure the load you
are carrying does not ex-
ceed the permitted weight (see
“Technical specifications”). Also
ensure the items in the boot are
arranged properly to prevent
them being thrown forwards and
injuring passengers should you
brake sharply. Do not travel with
the tailgate open: exhaust gas
could filter into the passenger
compartment.
If you are travelling in
areas where refuelling
can be difficult and you
want to carry a can of petrol, fol-
low the law in force. Use a ho-
mologated can and secure it ad-
equately. Even given these pre-
cautions, the risk of fire in the
event of an accident is increased.
Do not use the key as a
handle to open the tail-
gate. You could damage
it.
The opening of the boot is made eas-
ier by the gas-filed struts on each side.
IMPORTANTFit the key well into
the lock before turning it.
You will be able to open the tailgate
with the key only if you remove the
key from the lock after turning it by 45
degrees.
To close, lower the tailgate until the
lock clicks.
CENTRAL DOOR LOCKING
SYSTEM
From the outside
With the doors closed, fit and turn
the key in one of the front door locks.IMPORTANTAdjust the height of
the dipped headlight beam when trav-
elling at night with a rather heavy load
in the boot (see “Headlights” in this
chapter).
Make sure the load does not exceed
the values shown in “Weights” para-
graph, “Technical specifications” chap-
ter for correct operation of the head-
light adjustment device.
Do not knock the tail-
gate into objects on the
roof rack when you open
it.
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fig. 127
F0A0433b
7-seat versions
To extend the boot, proceed as fol-
lows:
– remove head restraints;
– release the right locking lever B-
fig. 127moving it to 1(“released
lever”); do the same on the left side
then lower the seat back and tip the
seat forward. This operation is made
friendly by two springs. Make sure the
seat is completely tipped.
– refit head restraints back into the
seats C-fig. 128.
B
fig. 126
F0A0088b
4)Lift part B-fig. 126making the
shelf slide along the available space be-
hind the seat so that the upper part is
fastened to the rear window shelf and
the lower central part to the seat.
If the seat is down, proceed as fol-
lows:
5)Remove the shelf and arrange it
crosswise between the front seat
backs and the tipped seat on the rear
seat.
To refit the shelf, refit central catch-
es D-fig. 124and tip first part Band
then part A, make sure shelves are
properly secured.IMPORTANTCheck and adjust
the height of the dipped headlight
beam when travelling at night with a
rather heavy load in the boot (see
“Headlights” in this section).
To take the seat back to normal po-
sition:
1)Check that the seat belt webbing
is correctly fitted in its bracket.
2)Take the cushion to its horizontal
position and check that it is correctly
fastened.
3)Tip the seat back backwards and
check that it is correctly fastened.
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Important. The bonnet
might fall violently if the
support rod is not posi-
tioned properly.
When the engine is hot,
mind your hands when
working inside the engine
compartment to avoid burning
yourself. Never put your hands
near the fan: it could start up even
without the key in the switch.
Wait until the engine cools down.BONNET
To open the bonnet
This should only be done
when the vehicle is sta-
tionary. Before opening
the bonnet, check the windscreen
wiper arms are not lifted from
the windscreen.
1)Pull the yellow lever A-fig. 133
in the direction of the arrow.
2)Raise the bonnet slightly until lo-
cating the release lever.
fig. 133
F0A0082b
3)Pull the lever A-fig. 134, as
shown in the figure.
4)Open the bonnet and release the
rod A-fig. 135from its clip at the
same time. Then Bon the bonnet.
fig. 134
F0A0710bB
A
fig. 135
F0A0084b
Take care that scarves,
ties or loose clothing do
not accidentally come
near moving parts; they could be-
come entangled with serious dan-
ger for the wearer.
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To use the side ramp, fig. 138,
open the side sliding door, take han-
dle Aand take out the ramp as shown
by the arrow until locking it.
IMPORTANTMax. side ramp car-
rying capacity is 60 kg.
When you have finished, take handle
Aand refit the side ramp into its hous-
ing making it sliding as shown by the
arrow fig. 138.
fig. 138
F0A0234b
HEADLIGHTS
ADJUSTING THE
HEADLIGHT BEAM
The correct positioning of the head-
light beams is very important for the
comfort and safety, not only of the
person driving the vehicle but also all
other road users.
This is also covered by a specific law.
To ensure you and other drivers
have the best visibility conditions when
travelling with the headlights on, the
headlights must be set properly.
Have the headlight positioning
checked at a Fiat Dealershipand ad-
justed if necessary.SLANT COMPENSATION
The vehicle is fitted with an electri-
cal device for correcting the headlight
slant. The device can be operated with
ignition key at MARand dipped
beams on.
When the vehicle is loaded, it
“slopes” backwards. This means that
the headlight beam rises. In this case,
it is necessary to return it to the cor-
rect position.
Proceed as follows:
– hold button B-fig. 139pressed to
increase by one position (e.g.: 0➟1,
1➟2, 2➟3);
– hold button Apressed to decrease
by one position (e.g.: 3➟2, 2➟1, 1➟0).
Display Cshows the positions dur-
ing the adjustment.
0y
1Δ
70
22: 1 10
7
7B
AC
fig. 139
F0A0085b
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ABS
The vehicle can be fitted with an ABS
braking system, which prevents the
wheels from locking when braking,
makes the most of road grip and gives
the best control when emergency
braking under difficult road conditions.
The driver can tell the ABS system
has come into play because the brake
pedal pulsates slightly and the system
gets noisier.
This should not be interpreted as a
fault in the brakes; on the contrary it
is a sign that the ABS system is work-
ing: it tells the driver that the vehicle
is travelling at the limit of its road grip
and that he should alter his speed to
fit the type of road surface.
The ABS system is an addition to the
basic braking system. If there is a mal-
function, the system turns off auto-
matically and only the ordinary brakes
continue to work.If a failure occurs, and consequently
the anti-lock function is not effective,
the braking system will continue to
work as usual.
If you have never driven a vehicle
with ABS before, you should practice
using the system on slippery terrain,
obviously with the necessary safety
precautions and keeping to the High-
way Code of the country you are in.
It is also a good idea to read the fol-
lowing information carefully.
The advantage in using the ABS sys-
tem is that it continues to give you
maximum manoeuvrability even when
braking hard in conditions of poor grip
by preventing the wheels locking.
You should, however, not expect the
braking distance to always decrease:
for example surfaces with gravel or
fresh snow on a slippery road will in
fact increase the braking distance. Correct positions as a function
of the load
0- one or two occupants in the
front seats.
1- five occupants.
2- five occupants + load in boot.
3- driver + maximum permissible
load stowed in boot.
Check the headlight
beam position every time
you change the load to be
carried.
HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT
ABROAD
Headlights are orientated as to drive
inside the country of origin before sell-
ing the vehicle. When travelling in
countries with opposite driving direc-
tion, you need to cover the headlight
areas according to the Road Code of
the country you are travelling in.