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In this case, turn the key to STOPand
then back to MAR; try with the other
keys provided if the problem persists.
Contact a Fiat Dealership if you still can-
not start the engine.
IMPORTANT Each key has its own code
which must be stored by the system ECU.
Contact a Fiat Dealership to have new
keys (up to eight) stored. Warning light Ycoming on when driving
❒If the warning light Yturns on, this
means that the system is running a self-
test (for example for a voltage drop).
❒If the warning light Ystays on, con-
tact a Fiat Dealership.
The electronic components
inside the key may be dam-
aged if the key is submitted to
sharp knocks.
OPERATION
Each time the car is started turning the ig-
nition key to MAR, the Fiat CODE sys-
tem control unit sends a recognition code
to the engine control unit to deactivate
the inhibitor.
The code is sent only if the Fiat CODE
system control unit has recognised the
code transmitted from the key.
Each time the ignition key is turned to
STOP, the Fiat CODE system deactivates
the functions of the engine electronic con-
trol unit.
If the code has not been recognised cor-
rectly, the warning light
Yturns on ac-
companied by the related message on the
display (see section “Warning lights and
messages”).
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fig. 90F0R0078m
To return the rear seat back to its
original position fig. 90
Lift the backrests and push them back un-
til your hear both fastening mechanisms
click and return the cushions to the nor-
mal position of use.
IMPORTANT When return the backrest
to the position of use, make sure it is cor-
rectly fastened and you hear the lock click. Maximum extension fig. 89
Tilt the rear seat completely to obtain
maximum boot extension.
Proceed as follows:
❒completely lower the rear seat head re-
straints;
❒tip the cushions forward;
❒pull the fastening devices A-fig. 87/c
upwards to release the backrests and
fold them onto the cushion.
fig. 89F0R0077m
Make sure the backrest is
properly secured at both
sides to prevent it moves forward in
the event of sharp braking causing in-
juries to passengers.
WARNING
BONNET
OPENING THE BONNET
Proceed as follows:
❒pull lever fig. 91in the direction of the
arrow;
❒operate lever A-fig. 92as shown in the
figure;
❒lift the bonnet and at the same time re-
lease the rod D-fig. 93from the catch,
then fit end C-fig. 94 of the rod into
the bonnet recess E.
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IMPORTANT Make sure the backrest is
correctly fastened when returning it to the
position of normal use after folding it. S.B.R. SYSTEM
The car is fitted with the S.B.R. system
(Seat Belt Reminder), consisting of a
buzzer which, together with the turning
on of warning light
belt.
The buzzer can be deactivated (until the
next engine stop) as follows:
❒fasten the driver’s and passenger’s seat
belt;
❒turn the ignition key to MAR;
❒wait for over 20 seconds and then re-
lease one of the seat belts.
For permanent deactivation, contact Fiat
Dealership.
With digital display, the S.B.R. system can
only be reset at Fiat Dealership.
Remember that in the event
of a violent collision, back
seat passengers not wearing seat belts
also represent a serious danger for
the front seat passengers.
WARNING
Make sure the backrest is
properly secured at both
sides to prevent it moves forward in
the event of sharp braking causing in-
juries to passengers.
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GROUP 0 and 0+
Babies up to 13 kg must be carried facing
backwards on a cradle seat, which, sup-
porting the head, does not induce stress
on the neck in the event of sharp decel-
eration.
The cradle is restrained by the car seat
belts fig. 7and in turn it must restrain the
child with its own belts.
fig. 7F0R0092m
The figures are indicative for assembly purposes only. Refer to the in-
structions supplied with the child restraint.
WARNING
Some child restraint systems for weight group 0 and 1 have a rear at-
tachment to the car seat belts and its own seat belts for securing the child.
Due to their weight, they may be dangerous if incorrectly mounted (e.g. if fastened
to the car seat belts with a cushion in between). Follow the assembly instructions
carefully.
WARNING
fig. 8F0R0093mfig. 9F0R0094m
GROUP 2
Children from 15 to 25 kg may use the car
seat belts directly fig. 9. The child seat is
only needed to position the child correctly
with respect to the belts so that the di-
agonal section crosses the child’s chest
and never the neck and is snug on the hips
not the abdomen. GROUP 1
Starting from 9 kg to 18 kg in weight, chil-
dren may be carried facing forwards, with
seat fitted with front cushion, through
which the car seat belt restrains both child
and seat fig. 8.
The figure is indicative for
assembly purposes only. Re-
fer to the instructions supplied with
the child restraint.
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“UNIVERSAL ISOFIX”
CHILD RESTRAINT
ASSEMBLY SETUP
This car is preset for mounting the Uni-
versal Isofix child restraint system, a new
European standardised system for carry-
ing children safely.
An example of child seat is shown as an
example in fig. 11.
The Universal Isofix child’s seat covers
weight group: 1.
Due to its different anchoring system, the
Universal Isofix child’s seat shall be an-
chored to the proper lower metal rings
A-fig. 12, set between rear seat back and
cushion. The upper belt (provided with
the child’s seat) shall be then secured to
ring B-fig. 13set in the boot at child’s seat
level.
It is possible to mount at the same time
both the traditional restraint system and
the “Universal Isofix” one.
Remember that in case of Universal Isofix
child’s seat, you can only use all those
seats approved with the marking EEC
R44/03 “Universal Isofix”.
fig. 12F0R0097m
fig. 11F0R0096mfig. 13F0R0098m
Fit the child seat when the
car is stationary. The child
seat is correctly anchored to the
brackets when you hear the click. Fol-
low the instructions for assembly, dis-
assembly and positioning that the
manufacturer must supply with the
child seat.
WARNINGUniversal Isofix “Duo Plus” child seat is
available from Lineaccessori Fiat.
For any further installation/use detail, re-
fer to the “Instructions Manual” that must
be provided by the child restraint system
Manufacturer.
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INSTALLING THE TOW
HOOK
The towing device should be fastened to
the body by specialised personnel accord-
ing to any additional and/or integrative in-
formation supplied by the Manufacturer of
the device.
The towing device must meet current reg-
ulations with reference to 94/20/EEC
Directive and subsequent amendments.
For any version the towing device used
must match the towable weight of the car
on which it is to be installed.
For the electric connection a unified con-
nector should be used which is generally
placed on a special bracket normally fas-
tened to the towing device, and a special
ECU for external trailer light control shall
be installed on the car.
For the electrical connection, 7 or 13 pin
12VDC connection is to be used (CU-
NA/UNI and ISO/DIN Standards). Follow
the instructions provided by the car man-
ufacturer and/or the tow hitch manufac-
turer.An electric brake should be supplied di-
rectly by the battery through a cable with
a cross section of no less than 2.5 mm
2.
IMPORTANT Electric brake or other de-
vice shall be used with running engine.
In addition to the electrical branches, the
car’s electric system can only be con-
nected to the supply cable for an electric
brake and to the cable for an internal light,
though not above 15W.
For connections use the preset control
unit with battery cable no less than 2.5
mm
2. Respect the speed limits specific for each
country for vehicles towing trailers. In all
cases, the top speed must not exceed 100
km/h.
Fit a suitable towing stabilizer to the trail-
er to be towed.
The ABS with which the car
may be equipped will not
control the braking system of the
trailer. Particular caution is required
on slippery roads.
WARNING
Never modify the braking
system of the car to control
the trailer brake. The trailer braking
system must be fully independent
from the hydraulic system of the car.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
The sealing fluid of the quick tyre repair
kit is effective with external temperatures
between -20 °C and +50 °C.
The sealing fluid will expire.
Do not operate the com-
pressor for longer than 20
consecutive minutes. Risk of over-
heating. The quick repair kit is not
suitable for definitive repairs. The
tyres may only be repaired tem-
porarily.
WARNING
In the event of a puncture
caused by foreign bodies, the
kit may be used to repair
tyres showing damages on the
track or shoulder up to max 4 mm di-
ameter.
The kit cannot be used to re-
pair damage to the tyre side-
wall. Do not use the quick repair kit
if the tyre was damaged by running
on a flat.
WARNING
The damage cannot be re-
paired with the kit if the
wheel rim is damaged (deformation
of the channel causing leakage of air).
Do not remove the foreign body
(screw or nail) from the tyre.
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IF AN INTERIOR LIGHT
BURNS OUT
For the type of bulb and power rating, see
“When needing to change a bulb”.
FRONT CEILING LIGHT
To replace the bulbs proceed as follows:
❒work in the points shown by the ar-
rows and remove light A-fig. 29;
❒open the protection lid B-fig. 30;
❒replace bulbs Creleasing them from the
side contacts; make sure that new bulbs
are correctly clamped between contacts;
❒re-close the lid B-fig. 30and secure light
A-fig. 29into its housing locking it
properly.
REAR CEILING LIGHT
(where provided)
To replace the bulbs proceed as follows:
❒work in the points shown by the ar-
rows and remove light D-fig. 31;
❒open the protection lid E-fig. 32;
❒change the bulb F-fig. 32releasing it
from the side contacts and making sure
the new bulb is correctly fastened be-
tween the contacts;
❒re-close the protection lid E-fig. 32
and secure light D-fig. 31into its hous-
ing locking it properly.
fig. 29F0R0115m
fig. 30F0R0117m
fig. 31F0R0116m
fig. 32F0R0118m