2008 FIAT QUBO Owners Manual

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BOOT
BOOT OPENING
FROM OUTSIDE
The tailgate (when unlocked) can only be
opened from outside using the powered
handle A-fig. 71located beneath the
shackle.
If doors are unlocked the boot can be
opened at any time.
To open it, one of the front doors shall be
opened or doors shall be unlocked using
the remote control or the key without re-
mote control.
fig. 71
A
F0T0250m
Never exceed the maximum
allowed load in the boot (see
section “Technical Specifications”).
Make sure that the objects are well
arranged in the boot so that they will
not be projected forwards following
sudden braking.
WARNING
If you travel in areas with
few filling stations and you
want to transport fuel in a spare tank,
respect applicable laws and exclu-
sively use a type-approved suitably
secured tank. However, the risks in
case of collision increase.
WARNING
fig. 72
A
F0T0285m
EMERGENCY OPENING
FROM INSIDE
In case of emergency the boot can be
opened from inside the vehicle as de-
scribed below.
❒Open the sliding side door and fold the
rear seats over completely;
❒working inside the luggage compart-
ment, press lever A-fig. 72and open
the tailgate.
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REMOVING THE REAR
WINDOW SHELF
The rear window shelf fig. 73consists of
two parts. To remove it proceed as fol-
lows:
❒open the luggage compartment tailage,
lift up the front section A-fig. 74re-
leasing the pin A-fig. 75from the hous-
ing B-fig. 76;
❒lift the rear section B-fig. 74releasing
the pins Band C-fig. 75from the hous-
ings Dand E-fig. 76;If the seat is completely folded, remove
the rear window shelf as described above
and position it between the backrests of
the front seats and the tipped rear seat.
The rear window shelf is fit back into place
by carrying out the operations described
above in reverse order.
fig. 73F0T0061mfig. 74
A
A
F0T0062m
fig. 75
AAA
F0T0063m
Under no circumstances
should the rear seat be used
with the backrest tipped for carrying
cargos or luggage. The cargo may
crash against the backrest of the front
seats, thus causing serious injury to
passengers.
WARNING
fig. 76
D
E
B
F0T0287m
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EXPANDING THE BOOT
Proceed as follows:
❒open the luggage compartment tailgate
and remove the rear parcel shelf (see
description in previous paragraph);
❒lower the rear seat head restraints all
the way down;❒move the seat belt sideways and check
that it is stretched and presents no
twisting;
❒raise lever A-fig. 77retaining the back-
rest and fold it forwards to create an
even load compartment. The raising of
the lever is shown by a “red band” B;Versions with one-piece rear seat
To extend the luggage compartment fur-
ther, pull the tab A-fig. 78behind the rear
seat backrest and fold the seat and back-
rest forwards fig. 79.
Versions with split rear seat
To extend the luggage compartment fur-
ther, pull the tabs Aand B-fig. 80behind
the rear seat backrests and fold the seats
and backrests forwards fig. 81.
NOTEThe one-piece and split seats have
circlips on the rear edge of the cushion for
attaching the seat to the front seat head
restraint rods when it is folded over.
fig. 78F0T0065m
fig. 79F0T0066mfig. 77
A
B
F0T0288m
fig. 80
AB
F0T0289m
fig. 81F0T0290m
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REMOVING REAR SEAT
When bulky cargos need to be carried, the
loading compartment can be further ex-
panded by removing the rear seat.
After having folded the rear seat as de-
scribed previously, adjust the two brack-
ets A-fig. 82located at the side under the
seat (one on each side).REPOSITIONING
THE REAR SEAT
Proceed as follows:
❒check that the seat belt is correctly fit-
ted in the corresponding bracket;
❒bring the seat cushion back in horizon-
tal position and make sure that it is
properly secured;
❒tip the backrest backwards and make
sure that it is properly secured.
There is a diagram (fig. 83) under the split
seat cushion illustrating the reattachment
to the brackets bolted onto the floor.
fig. 82
AA
F0T0291m
fig. 84F0T0058m
ANCHORING THE CARGO
fig. 84
For easier cargo fastening, eyebolts have
been supplied on the boot floor (varying
in number according to versions).
fig. 83
2
3
1
F0T0302m
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BONNET
OPENING THE BONNET
Proceed as follows:
❒pull lever A-fig. 85in the direction in-
dicated by the arrow;
❒pull the lever B-fig. 86and lift the bon-
net;
❒lift the engine hood;
❒lift the engine hood support lever A-
fig. 87and accompany it until it snaps
into position.
Before lifting the bonnet,
check that windscreen wiper
arm is not lifted from the windscreen.
WARNING
CLOSING THE BONNET
Proceed as follows:
❒lift the hood with one hand and with the
other pull toward you the device A-
fig. 88and then lower the lever B;
❒lower the hood to approximately 20
centimetres from the engine compart-
ment, then let it drop, ensuring, trying
to lift it, that it is fully closed, not just
hooked in safety position. In the latter
case do not press on the hood, lift it
again and repeat the operation.
fig. 88
A
B
F0T0283mfig. 85F0T0045m
fig. 86F0T0067m
fig. 87
A
F0T0216m
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IMPORTANT A label with a description
of the above engine hood opening/clos-
ing operations is located under the engine
hood (see fig. 89).
The bonnet must always be
perfectly closed during trav-
el for safety reasons. Make sure that
the bonnet is perfectly closed and
that the lock is engaged. If you dis-
cover that the bonnet is not perfect-
ly closed during travel, stop immedi-
ately and close the bonnet in the cor-
rect manner.
WARNING
fig. 89
F0Q0603m
12
CLACK
=
OK
PUSH TO OPEN12
PULL TO CLOSE
F0T0215mfig. 90F0T0278m
fig. 91F0T0208m
Strictly adhere to the laws in
force concerning maximum
clearance.
WARNING
Check that the attachment
fastening screws are correct-
ly positioned after a few kilometres.
WARNING
Divide the cargo uniformly and
consider higher vehicle sensi-
tivity to side wind during trav-
el.
Do not exceed the maximum
loads allowed in the boot (see
section “Technical Specifica-
tions”).
ROOF RACK/SKI RACK
PREPARING THE
ATTACHMENTS
Attachments are located in points Aand
B-fig. 90.
LONGITUDINAL BARS
(where provided) fig. 91
Some versions of the vehicle feature two
longitudinal bars that can be used for car-
rying different types of objects (e.g. skis,
windsurf, etc…) with the addition of spe-
cific accessories.
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HEADLIGHTS
DIRECTING THE BEAM
Correct direction of the headlights is es-
sential for the comfort and safety of the
driver and the other road users. To en-
sure the best visibility conditions during
travel with the headlights on the vehicle
must have beams aimed correctly. Con-
tact the Fiat Dealership to have the head-
lights checked and properly adjusted.
HEADLIGHT AIMING DEVICE
This device works with the key at MAR
and the dipped beam headlights on.
The vehicle slants backwards when it is
loaded, raising the beam. The beams must
therefore be directed again in this case.FOG LIGHT AIMING DEVICE
(where provided)
Contact the Fiat Dealership to have the
fog lights checked and properly adjusted.
REGULATING THE BEAMS
ABROAD
Dipped beams factory adjustment depends
on the country where the vehicle is pur-
chased. In countries driving on the left, the
beams are aimed by affixing a purposeful-
ly studied adhesive film in order not to
dazzle the vehicles travelling in the oppo-
site direction. This adhesive film is pro-
vided in Lineaccessori Fiat and is available
at the Fiat Dealership. Headlight aiming device regulation
To adjust, press buttons Òand
fig. 92
on the control panel.
The display located on the instrument pan-
el provides a visual indication of the posi-
tions during adjustment operations.
Position 0 - one or two passengers on
front seats.
Position 1 - five passengers.
Position 2 - five passengers + loaded
boot.
Position 3 - driver + maximum admitted
cargo in the boot.
IMPORTANT Check beam aiming when-
ever the weight of the load carried
changes.
fig. 92F0T0037m
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ABS SYSTEM
The vehicle is fitted with an ABS braking
system, which prevents the wheels from
locking when braking, makes the most of
road grip and gives the best control when
emergency braking under difficult road
conditions.
The system is completed by EBD (Elec-
tronic Braking Force Distribution), which
distributes the braking action between
front and rear wheels.
IMPORTANT To achieve maximum effi-
ciency of the braking system, a running-
in period of about 500 km is required.
During this time, avoid sudden, repeated
and prolonged braking.FAILURE INDICATIONS
ABS failure
ABS failure is indicated by the turning on
of warning light
>on the instrument pan-
el (together with the dedicated message
on the display in some versions) (see sec-
tion “Warning lights and messages”).
In the case, the braking system preserves
its efficiency, but cannot rely on the ex-
tra potentials offered by the ABS system.
Drive carefully to the nearest Fiat Deal-
ership to have the system checked. ABS SYSTEM INTERVENTION
Intervention of the ABS is detected by a
slight pulsing of the brake pedal accompa-
nied by noise: such an event indicates that
you need to adjust your speed to the type
of road on which you are travelling.
When the ABS cuts in, and
you feel the brake pedal pul-
sating, do not remove your foot, but
keep it pressed; in doing so you will
stop in the shortest amount of space
possible depending on the current
road conditions.
WARNING
When the ABS trips, it means
that you are approaching
the grip limit between tyres and road:
slow down to exploit all the available
grip.
WARNING
The ABS system exploits the
tyre-road grip at best, but it
cannot improve it. Therefore, you
should take great care when driving
on slippery surfaces without taking
unnecessary risks.
WARNING
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