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WHEN THE ALARM IS TRIGGERED
When the system is on, the electronic alarm comes
into action in the following cases:
❒One of the doors, the bonnet or the tailgate are
opened.
❒The battery is disconnected or the electronic alarm
power supply cables are cut.
❒Something moves in the passenger compartment
(volumetric surveillance).
❒The key is turned to MAR.
When the alarm is triggered, the siren sounds for
about 26 seconds (for a maximum of 3 cycles at 6
second intervals if the cause of the alarm persists) and
the direction indicators will flash for about 5 minutes
(only in countries where legislation permits it).
Once the alarm situation has been resolved, the alarm
system continues its surveillance. To cut off the alarm
before this, press the remote control button.
HOW TO DEACTIVATE THE ALARM
To switch the alarm off, press the remote control
button on the key.
In countries where admitted by law regulations, the
system is preset for an emergency procedure to be
carried out when the alarm does not turn off (due to
flat remote control battery or system fault):❒open the door after unlocking the lock with the key,
❒fit the key into the ignition switch,
❒turn the key to MAR.
To reactivate the alarm after the emergency
procedure, turn the key to STOP and remove it. Then,
press twice the remote control button: first press will
re-align the system (this because the last operation for
excluding the alarm was performed using the key and
not the remote control), the second press will
reactivate the alarm.
When using the key, if the remote control battery is
flat the key led will flash once.
Flat battery condition is also indicated by the
dashboard led glowing steadily for 2 minutes each time
the alarm is deactivated.
In this event the key battery should be replaced by a
new one of the equivalent type on sale c/o normal
retailers.
If it is not possible to switch on the alarm with a new
remote control battery, contact Fiat Dealership to
have the system checked.
IMPORTANT If the car is to remain inactive for a
prolonged length of time (over three weeks) and
security conditions permitting, it is advisable to
operate central locking turning the key in the door
lock to avoid engaging the alarm and draining the
battery.
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ANCHORING THE LOAD
There are special rings in the boot to anchor cords to firmly hold in place
the load being transported.
IMPORTANT When travelling at night with a load in the boot, the height
of the dipped beams should be adjusted (see “Headlights” in this section).
To ensure the regulator works properly, make sure that the load does
not exceed the values given.
WARNINGHeavy loads not securely anchored could seriously injure passengers in the event of
an accident.
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WARNINGIf you are travelling in areas where refuelling can be difficult and you want to carry
a can of petrol, attain to the law in force. Use a homologated can only and secure
it to the load anchoring hooks. Even given these precautions, the risk of fire in the
event of an accident is increased.
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Never exceed the max. permissible loads (see section “Technical specifications”).
ROOF RACK/SKI RACK
The roof rack or ski rack is to be anchored to the roof in the points
shown in the figure by removing the four caps. To do so, press one end
and slide them for a few millimetres under the trim.
Specific roof/ski rack for Fiat Multipla are available in Lineaccessori Fiat.
IMPORTANT Be careful not to knock objects on the roof rack when
opening the boot tailgate.
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WARNINGAfter travelling a few kilometres, check that the screws securing the cross-bars are
tight.
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LOAD RECOMMENDATIONS
Fiat Multipla Van has been designed and approved on
the basis of several set maximum weights:
❒kerb weight
❒payload
❒total weight
❒max. weight on front axle
❒max. weight on rear axle
❒towable weight.
WARNINGChance knocks or sudden braking can cause sudden shifts of the load which could
jeopardise the safety of the driver and the passengers: before you start off make
sure the load is firmly secured by using the hooks built into the floor for that
purpose. Use metal cables, ropes or straps strong enough to support the weight of
the load to be fixed.Each of these limits must be borne in mind and must
never be exceeded under any circumstances.
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For front door speakers:
1) Remove the pressed-in plate (C).
2) Install the speaker in the housing.
3) Refit the plate taking care that the securing pins fit into the guides.
For rear door speakers:
1) Remove map pockets after removing the 2 screws (D) and those
under caps (E).
2) Install the speaker in the housing and refit the map pocket.
IMPORTANT We recommend you go to a Fiat Dealership for correct
installation of the system.
AERIAL
To install:
1) Remove plastic cap from the car roof (A).
2) Screw the aerial in place.
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Group 1
As the child grows, passing to weight group 1 (9-18 kg), refit the child’s
seat facing forwards following the installation instructions.
For proper mounting proceed as follows:
❒move the seat where you want to install the child’s seat completely
backwards;
❒check whether the release lever (B) is at rest position (inward);
❒find the presetting brackets (A), then position the child restraint
system with the fastening devices (C) aligned with the brackets;
❒push the child restraint system until hearing locking clicks;
❒check proper locking by moving the child’s seat with force: the built-in
safety mechanism actually inhibits improper coupling with only one
coupling locked.
With this configuration, the child is secured also by the car seat belts and
by the upper belts. To apply car seat belts to child’s seat refer to the
child’s seat handbook.
Adjust the front seat position moving it to half forward position.
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INSTALLING THE TOW HOOK
The towing device should be fastened to the body by
specialised personnel according to any additional
and/or integrative information supplied by the
Manufacturer of the device.
Have installation carried out at Fiat Dealership.
The towing device must meet current regulations with
reference to 94/20/EC 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 connector should
be used which is generally placed on a special bracket
normally fastened to the towing device, and a special
ECU for external trailer light control shall be installed
on the car.
When fitting the trailer, parking sensors are
deactivated.For the electrical connection, a 7 pin 12VDC
connection is to be used (CUNA/UNI and ISO/DIN
Standards). Follow the instructions provided by the car
manufacturer and/or the tow hitch manufacturer.
An electric brake should be supplied directly by the
battery through a cable with a cross section of no less
than 2.5 mm
2.
IMPORTANT Electric brake or other device shall be
used with running engine.
In addition to the electrical branches, the car’s electric
system can only be connected 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.
The two hitches are shown on the following pages.
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Please note:
❒the jack weight is 3.5 kg
❒the jack requires no adjustment
❒the jack cannot be repaired and in the event of a fault it must be
replaced by another original one
❒no tool other than its cranking device may be fitted on the jack.
To change a wheel proceed as follows:
❒Stop the car is a position that is not dangerous for oncoming traffic
where you can change the wheel safely. The ground should be flat and
adequately firm. At night choose a lit area;
❒Turn the engine off and pull up the handbrake;
❒Engage first gear or reverse;
❒Take out tools, jack and space-saver spare wheel;
❒Tools are located in a compartment on the left side of the boot. To
have access, turn the clasp (A) anticlockwise and take off cover (B);
they are secured by a strap (C) that has to be released to remove
them;
❒Label (D) on the internal side of the cover shows how to remove and
refit tools in the compartment;
❒The space-saver spare wheel is located under the body at the back of
the car;
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