2007 FIAT SEDICI Owners Manual

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❒Pull down the seat cushion until it locks
into place.IMPORTANT When returning the rear
seat cushion to the normal position, make
sure that there is nothing around the strik-
er. This prevents the seat cushion from
being locked securely. When returning the
rear seat cushion to the normal position,
make sure that there is nothing under the
seat cushion. This prevents damage to the
seat cushion.
❒Raise the seatback until it locks into
place.
After returning the seat, try moving the
seat and seatback to make sure they are
securely latched. To return the seat to the normal position,
follow the procedure below.
❒Unhook the strap from the head re-
straint and stow the strap to the back
of the seat cushion.
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When returning the rear seat
cushion to the normal posi-
tion, be careful that your finger is not
caught between the lock and the
floor.
WARNING
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SUN VISOR
The sun visors can be pulled down to
block glare coming through the wind-
shield, or they can be unhooked and
turned to the side to block glare coming
through the side window.
IMPORTANT When unhooking and
hooking a sun visor, be sure to handle it
by the hard plastic parts or the sun visor
can be damaged.
IMPORTANT After securing the rear
seatback, make sure that it is locked se-
curely. If it is not, you will see red in the
release lever.
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LOCK UNLOCKRed
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NOTE The number of doors involved in
the lighting operation of the interior light
depends on the vehicle specification. If
there is a switch (rubber projection) at the
door opening as shown, the door is in-
volved in the lighting operation.
SPOT LIGHT
(if equipped)
Push the switch to turn on the light and
push it again to turn off the light.
INTERIOR LIGHT
SWITCH
This light switch has three positions which
function as described below:
1.The light comes on and stays on re-
gardless of whether the door is open
or closed.
2.The light comes on when the door is
opened.
After closing all doors, the light will re-
main on for about 15 seconds and
then fade out. If you insert the key in-
to the ignition switch during that time,
the light will start to fade out imme-
diately.
After removing the key from the ig-
nition switch, the light will turn on for
about 15 seconds and then fade out.
3.The light remains off even when the
door is opened.
(1) (2) (3)
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FRONT SEAT HEATER
(if equipped)
With the ignition switch in the “ON” po-
sition, push in one or both of the seat
heater switches to warm the correspond-
ing seat(s). The indicator light below the
switch will also come on. To turn off the
seat heater, push in the switch again. The
indicator light below the switch will go off.
IMPORTANT To avoid damaging the
heater element:
❒Do not subject the front seats to heavy
impacts, such as children jumping on
them.
❒Do not cover the seat with any insu-
lating materials such as blankets or
cushions.
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Improperly using the seat
heater can be hazardous. An
occupant can suffer burns even if the
heating temperature is fairly low, if the
occupant is wearing thin pants, a thin
skirt or shorts and leaves the heater on
for long periods.
Avoid using the seat heater for these
occupants:
– People who have reduced feeling in
their legs, including the elderly or
those with certain disabilities.
– Small children, or anyone with sen-
sitive skin.
– People who are asleep or under the
influence of alcohol or other drugs
which make them tired.
WARNING
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ENGINE HOOD
To open the engine hood:
❒Pull the hood release handle located on
the outboard side of the driver’s side
of the instrument panel. This will dis-
engage the engine hood lock halfway.
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ASSIST GRIPS
(if equipped)
Assist grips are provided for passenger
convenience.
IMPORTANT To avoid damaging the as-
sist grip and the molded headlining, do not
hang down the assist grip.
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❒Push the under- hood release lever
sideways with your finger, as shown in
the illustration. While pushing the lever,
lift up the engine hood.
❒Continue to lift up the hood until it is
high enough to support with the prop
rod.
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CUP HOLDER AND
STORAGE AREA
(if equipped)
The cup holders are provided in the cen-
ter console.
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Do not use the cup holder to
hold cups containing hot liq-
uids, or sharpedged, hard or break-
able objects. Objects in the cup hold-
er may be thrown about during a sud-
den stop or impact, and could cause
personal injury.
WARNING
For safety reasons the bon-
net must be closed properly
to avoid its opening while the vehi-
cle is travelling. Therefore, always
check it is properly closed and the
catch engaged. Should you notice
that the catch is not perfectly en-
gaged when travelling, stop the vehi-
cle immediately and close the bonnet.
WARNING
If the supporting rod is not
positioned correctly the bon-
net may fall violently.
WARNING
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Shipping hook
The hooks (2) and frame holes (3) are
provided for shipping purposes only. It can
break if used for any other purpose.
FRAME HOOKS
Frame hooks are provided on the front
(1), rear (2) and side (3) (if equipped) of
the vehicle for use in emergency situa-
tions.
To tow your vehicle on the road or high-
way, follow the instruction of “Towing” in
“EMERGENCY SERVICE” or “VEHICLE
LOADING AND TOWING” section.
(1)
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(2)
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Front
Rear
Do not use the frame hooks
to tow another vehicle or to
have your vehicle towed on the road
or highway. The hooks are designed
for use in emergency situations only,
such as if your vehicle or another ve-
hicle gets stuck in deep mud or snow.
WARNING
(3)
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(3)
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