2007 FIAT IDEA boot

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For maximum safety, keep the back of your seat upright, lean back into it and
make sure the seat belt fits closely across your hips.WARNING
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Central seat back rest adjustment from the boot
Pull band (F) and push forward the top of the back rest at the same time
until releasing the locking clip. Bring the back rest to horizontal position
then, release band (F). Reverse this procedure to reset the back rest in
vertical position. Check for clip locking into place.

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WARNINGOnly make adjustments when the car is stationary.Ski tunnel
To use the ski tunnel, the armrest shall be lowered down completely.
It can be used to carry long objects (e.g.: skis), fitting them into the
tunnel from the boot.
To access the ski tunnel (B), lower the rear central back rest (A) (as
previously described)
WARNINGAlways check that loads are anchored properly to prevent them being thrown
against the passengers in case of accident or sharp braking.
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Relax position, passenger side
To obtain the relax position, open the rear door and:
❒tilt the passenger seat to “table” position (see “Setting the passenger’s
seat to table configuration” in this section);
❒push the rear seat completely forward;
❒push the passenger’s seat (tilted) completely backward;
❒remove the rear parcel shelf (see “Rear parcel shelf removal” in this
section);
❒move the rear seat back rest to the required position.
Relax position, driver side
Same procedure but remove completely the driver’s head restraint (see
“Head restraints” in this section).
IMPORTANT See section “Boot Extension” for operations concerning
seat positioning to extend the boot.
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DOOR POCKETS
Each door has a pocket/oddment compartment.
GLASS/CAN HOLDER
The central console houses the glass/can holders in front of the
handbrake.
CARGO BOX (where provided)
It is made up of a special preformed element, which is placed in the boot
for cars with non sliding rear seat and can be used to house objects; this
element provides load plane uniform level with depressed seat back.
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BOOT
The boot tailgate (when unlocked) can be opened only from the outside
through the electric opening handle set above the number plate holder.
If doors are unlocked the boot can be opened at any time.
Through the set-up menu of the cluster display (see “Reconfigurable
multifunction display” in the present chapter) it is possible to activate the
“Independent boot unlocking”: in this way the boot is not unlocked
together with the doors; to open it press button
Ron the remote
control.
The tailgate opening is indicated by double flashing of direction indicators.F0H0104m
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REAR MANUAL WINDOW CONTROLS
(where fitted)
Operate the handle to open or to close the window.
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TAILGATE CLOSING
First lower the tailgate using the appropriate handles, as shown in the
figure, and then push the tailgate until it clicks into place.
IMPORTANT If option “Independent boot” is on, before closing the boot
check whether you have with you the ignition key since the boot will be
locked automatically.
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The addition of objects (speakers, spoilers, etc.) on the rear shelf or boot lid, except those
envisaged by the manufacturer, may prevent the gas filled struts at the sides of the boot from
working properly.
WARNING
WARNINGWhen using the boot, make sure the loads do not exceed the permitted weight (see
“Technical specifications” chapter). Also make sure the items in the boot are
arranged properly to prevent them being thrown forwards and injuring passengers
should you brake sharply.
Never travel with objects on the rear shelf to prevent them being thrown forwards
and injuring passengers in case of accident or sharp braking.

EMERGENCY OPENING OF TAILGATE
To succeed in opening the tailgate from the inside, should the car battery
be flat, or because of a defect of the electric lock of the tailgate, proceed
as follows (refer to “Extending the boot” in this section):
❒remove the rear head restraints;
❒tilt seat backrests to "table" configuration;
❒tilt cushion / backrest completely.
❒operate lever (B), to obtain tailgate mechanical release, operating
from the inside of the boot.
REMOVING THE REAR PARCEL SHELF
To remove the rear parcel shelf in order to extend the boot, proceed as
follows:
❒Front parcel shelf: release and turn the parcel shelf from its seat and
release the two pins from the side seats.
❒Rear parcel shelf: release the two pins from the side seats
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EXTENDING THE BOOT WITH SLIDING SEAT
Before extending the boot, release the seat belt buckle (with black
button, if fastened) and accompany the webbing in the reel to prevent it
from twisting; insert the tongues, overlapping them, in the retaining
system (A) inside the reel compartment.
Moving the seat backwards or forwards
The rear seat is of the double-seat type. It is possible to move the rear
seat backwards or forwards from the boot using handles (B) or (C); pull
the handle and at the same time move the seats forwards. This makes it
possible to extend the boot capacity.
To extend the boot totally
Proceed as follows:
❒remove the rear parcel and previously shown;
❒make sure the headrests are completely lowered;
❒use levers (D) and (E) to fold the rear seat backs on the cushions;
❒make sure the seats are completely in backward position by means of
handles (B) or (C);
❒use tapes (F) and (G) to tilt the seats completely.
IMPORTANT Tilting is only possible with rear seats positioned
completely backwards.
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Never pull tapes (B) or (C) with seats in
load position as they will slide vertically
thus hindering seat repositioning.WARNING