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Both internal handles are fitted with the switches (D) for controlling the
relevant windows.
To prevent the buttons on the rear doors being used to open/close the
rear windows, press the lock button (E) (led on), on the instrument
panel.
On versions with optional ESP, the rear window lock button is located
on the panel under the heater controls (F).
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OPENING/CLOSING THE TAILGATE
The tailgate is fitted with an electric lock. To open: unlock front doors
with the key and press lever (A) set under the handle. With doors
locked, the tailgate cannot be opened. Tailgate opening is made easier by
the gas-filled struts on each side.
To close the tailgate, use the handle on the inner trim.
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Do not travel with the tailgate open: exhaust fumes could enter the passenger’s
compartment. Be careful not to knock objects on the roof rack when opening the
boot tailgate.WARNING
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WARNINGWhen using the boot, make sure the loads you are carrying do not exceed the
permitted weight (see section “Technical specifications”). Also make sure the items
in the boot are arranged properly to prevent them being thrown forwards and
injuring passengers should you brake sharply.
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EMERGENCY OPENING
If the electric tailgate lock is faulty, it is however possible to open it
manually using lever (B) set on the left side of the lock (seen from the
passenger’s compartment).
To use this lever, open the rear side door, tilt the seat and push lever (B)
to the right (towards the center of the car).
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SEAT BELTS
Fiat Multipla has a three-point seat belt on the centre seats too (front
and rear).
A special belt retainer (A), set on front passenger’s door post, allows to
lock the seat belt when the passenger is not wearing it.
Fit the belt into the retainer through its proper open side (B).
Fit the seat belt into the retainer when there are no passengers to
prevent maddening noises when driving.
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WARNINGAlways release the seat belt from the retainer before wearing it.
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H H
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GENERAL INFORMATION .............................................. 153
ENGINE COOLANT TOO HOT ................................... 154
LOW BRAKE FLUID LEVEL .............................................. 154
BATTERY NOT RECHARGING PROPERLY ............... 155
SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED ......................................... 155
AIRBAG FAILURE ................................................................ 155
DOORS OPEN ..................................................................... 156
FRONT BRAKES PADS WORN....................................... 156
LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE ........................................ 156
ABS (WHEEL ANTI-LOCKING SYSTEM) FAILURE.... 157
EBD (ELECTRONIC BRAKE FORCE DISTRIBUTOR)
FAILURE .................................................................................. 157
ESP SYSTEM ........................................................................... 157
EOBD / INJECTION SYSTEM FAILURE.......................... 158
FIAT CODE ........................................................................... 159
POSSIBLE ICE ON ROAD ................................................ 159INERTIAL FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH .............................. 159
EXHAUST OIL ..................................................................... 160
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER CLOGGED ................. 161
GLOW PLUGS ..................................................................... 162
DIRECTION INDICATORS ............................................. 162
PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DEACTIVATED ............... 162
OUTSIDE LIGHTS ............................................................... 163
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS ............................................. 163
SERVICE ................................................................................. 163
WARNING LIGHT FAILURE ........................................... 163
WATER IN DIESEL FUEL FILTER .................................... 163
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Fuses inside the car Ampere Fuse no.
+ 15 navigator
Anti-theft control unit
Hazard light power
Anti-theft led
Anti-theft control unit
Heated rear window
Electric mirror defrosting
Front fog lights
Electric mirror movement
Air recirculation
Cigar lighter relay coil
Windscreen wiper relay coil
Electric seat relay coil
Heater relay coil
Heated rear window relay coil
12V socket relay coil
Front power windows
Tunnel 12V outlet
Boot 12V outlet
Refrigerator presetting
Electric seat riser
Electric mirror defrosting
Airbag circuit
ASR ON button
ABI control unit (power windows/front door lock)
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USE OF THE CAR UNDER
HEAVY CONDITIONS
Should prevailing use of the car be under one of the
following specially heavy conditions:
❒trailer or caravan towing;
❒dusty roads;
❒short distances (less than 7-8 km) and repeated
with external temperatures below zero;
❒frequently idling engines or long distance low
speed driving (e.g.: door-to-door deliveries) or in
case of a long term inactivity;
❒urban routes;carry out checks more frequently than required on
Service Schedule:
❒check front disk brake pad conditions and wear;
❒check cleanness of bonnet and boot locks and
lever cleanness and lubrication;
❒sight inspect the conditions of: engine, gearbox,
transmission, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel -
brakes), rubber parts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.);
❒check battery charge and fluid level (electrolyte);
❒visual check on various drive belt conditions;
❒check and replace pollen filter, if required;
❒check and replace air cleaner, if required.
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Pretensioners ................................... 117
Protecting the environment.......... 109
Radio-frequency remote control 9
– description ................................. 9
– ministerial homologation......... 255
Rear fog lights
– bulb replacement ..................... 190
– control ......................................... 65
Rear window shelf removal .......... 83
Rear window washer
– control ......................................... 62
– fluid level ..................................... 217
Rear window wiper
– blades ........................................... 227
– control ......................................... 62
– nozzle ........................................... 228
Rearview mirrors
– door mirrors .............................. 46
– driving mirror ............................ 46
Reconfigurable multifunction
display ............................................. 22
Remote control
(door locking/unlocking) ............. 9
Reversing light (replacement)....... 190
Rims and tyres ................................. 240– accessories.................................. 106
– aerial............................................. 103
– hands-free kit ............................. 104
– radio transmitters and
cellular telephones .................... 15
– speakers ...................................... 102
– standard equipment .................. 102
Spark plugs ........................................ 237
Speedometer .................................... 21
Starting the engine .......................... 137
– bump starting ............................. 167
– emergency starting ................... 165
– how to warm up the engine
after it has just started ............. 139
– ignition switch ............................ 15
– jump starting .............................. 166
– starting procedure
for diesel versions ..................... 138
– starting procedure
for petrol versions .................... 137
– stopping the engine................... 140
Steering .............................................. 239
Steering column lock ...................... 16
Steering column stalks
– left stalk ....................................... 61
– right stalk .................................... 59 Roof rack/ski rack ........................... 87
Rubber tubing................................... 226Seat belts.......................................... 112
– general instructions .................. 118
– how to keep the seat belts
always in efficient conditions ... 120
– load limiters .............................. 118
– pretensioners ............................. 117
– rear seat belts ........................... 114
– transporting children in safety.. 120
– type Isofix child restraint
system .......................................... 126
Seats ................................................... 41
– cleaning ........................................ 231
– front ............................................. 41
– moving ......................................... 81
– rear ............................................... 42
– removing ..................................... 84
Service Schedule .............................. 207
Side/taillights
– control ......................................... 59
– front bulb replacement ............ 189
– rear bulb replacement ............ 190
Snow chains ...................................... 150
Snow tyres ........................................ 149
Sound system ................................... 102