2008 FIAT SCUDO check

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ASHTRAY
The ashtray is a removable plastic box.
Pull lid A-fig. 85backwards to open it.
To remove the ashtray: press the catch
B-fig. 86and guide it downwards.
To refit the ashtray: rest the ashtray bot-
tom and guide it upwards refitting the
catch.
fig. 85F0P0077m
fig. 86F0P0078m
fig. 84F0P0076m
The cigar lighter gets very
hot. Handle it with care and
make sure that it is not used by chil-
dren: danger of fire and/or burns.
WARNING
CIGAR LIGHTER
Press button B-fig. 84with ignition key
at Mto turn the cigar lighter on.
After about 15 seconds the button will re-
turn to its initial position and the cigar
lighter is ready for use.
IMPORTANT Always check that the cig-
ar lighter has turned off.
fig. 82F0P0074m
fig. 83F0P0075m
BACK REST POCKETS
(where provided)
Seat back rests can be fitted with pock-
ets fig. 82for keeping light objects (like
documents, road maps, etc.).
GLASS HOLDER
(where provided)
When folding the back rest of the central
seat of the second row it is possible to use
the two glass recesses fig. 83.

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DOORS
MANUAL OPENING/CLOSURE
fig. 91F0P0083mfig. 90F0P0082m
Make sure it is safe to open
a door before doing so.
WARNING
FRONT DOORS fig. 90
With ignition key removed when open-
ing the doors a buzzer will sound to warn
the driver that external lights are on.
The buzzer will mute as soon as lights are
switched off, doors are closed or the en-
gine is turned on.
With key fitted into ignition device, when
opening one of the front doors a buzzer
will sound and the instrument panel warn-
ing light
9will turn on to warn the dri-
ver that one of the two doors is not
closed.
To unlock: fit the metal insert of the key
into the lock and turn it counterclockwise.
To lock: fit the metal insert of the key in-
to the lock and turn it clockwise.Sliding side doors
The sliding side doors are equipped with
a spring clip which stops it on the opening
bumper: in order to block them simply
push the door onto the bumper, in order
to unblock it firmly pull it forwards.
In any case ensure that the doors are cor-
rectly connected to the device which
maintains the complete opening of the
doors.
To unlock: fit the metal insert of the key
into the lock and turn it counterclockwise.
To lock: fit the metal insert of the key in-
to the lock and turn it clockwise.The sliding side door may be supplied with
windows (where provided).
Windows can be opened from the vehi-
cle. To open the windows press the two
pins A-fig. 91and make the glass slide
keeping the pins pressed until reaching the
required open position. After opening the
windows check they click into place.
During refuelling, do not open
the left sliding door due to the
fact that the open fuel door.

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Do not leave the vehicle
parked on a steep slope with
the sliding door open. An involuntary
knock could release the door and
make it slide.
WARNING
When leaving the vehicle
parked with the sliding doors
open, always check they are proper-
ly locked into place.
WARNING
The catch system is designed
to ensure the best comfort in
use. An accidental knock or gust of
wind could release the doors and
make them close.
WARNING
In case the vehicle is sta-
tionary with the rear doors
open at 90°, these hide the rear lights.
In order to signal your position to oth-
er drivers who are travelling in the
same direction and may not have no-
ticed the stationery vehicle, use a tri-
angular signal or any other device
prescribed by the enforced legislation
in your country.
WARNING
REAR DOUBLE
DOORS
The double rear doors are fitted with a
catch which stops the opening at an an-
gle of approximately 90°.
Opening the double doors from the outside
Turn the key to 2-fig. 92 and pull the
door handle in the direction of the arrow
A.
Then to open the door B, operate the
handle C-fig. 93in the direction of the ar-
row.
fig. 93F0P0086m
fig. 92F0P0088m

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Always use this device when
transporting children.
WARNING
After engaging the child lock
on both rear doors, check for
proper engagement by trying to open
a rear door with the internal handle.
WARNING
SLIDING LUGGAGE
COVER
(where provided)
To use the luggage cover, take handle
A-fig. 100and roll it out from reel unit B
until securing it to the proper catches.
To remove the reel unit, if required: press
switch A-fig. 101and release both ends
from their seats.
fig. 100F0P0091m
fig. 101F0P0092m

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BONNET
IMPORTANT Before opening the bonnet,
check that windscreen wiper arms are not
lifted from the windscreen.
To open the bonnet:
– raise the lever protection cover A-fig.
104set aside the driver’s seat;
– pull the lever as show by the arrow B-
fig. 105;
– press the bonnet lever C-fig. 106;
– lift the bonnet and at the same time re-
lease the rod D-fig. 107from the catch
E;
– fit the rod end Dinto one of the bon-
net recesses F-fig. 107.
To close the bonnet:
– hold the bonnet up with one hand and
with the other remove rod from recess
and fit it back into its catch;
fig. 107F0P0604m
– lower the bonnet at approx. 20 cen-
timetres from the engine compartment
and then let it drop, ensuring that it is ful-
ly closed and not just held in position by
the safety catch. If the bonnet does not
close properly, do not push it down but
open it again and repeat the above pro-
cedure
IMPORTANT Always check that the bon-
net is closed properly to avoid its opening
while the vehicle is travelling.
fig. 104F0P0096m
fig. 105F0P0097m
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ROOF RACK/SKI RACK
PRESETTING
Couplings are located in a longitudinal run-
ner on the vehicle roof.
Secure roof rack/ski racks to the proper
preset holes shown in fig. 108.
IMPORTANT Strictly follow the installa-
tion instructions contained in the kit. In-
stallation hall be carried out by skilled per-
sonnel.
fig. 108F0P0100m
After travelling a few kilo-
metres, check that the cou-
pling fastening screws are tight.
WARNING
Strictly comply with current
law regulations concerning
max. overall dimensions.
Distribute the load evenly
and when driving, bear in
mind the increased sensitivity of the
vehicle to side wind.
WARNING
Never exceed the permitted
weight (see section “Techni-
cal specifications”).
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
Carry out operations only
when the vehicle is station-
ary.
WARNING
If the vehicle is equipped with an alarm sys-
tem the incorrect closure of the car boot
is signalled by the lighting of warning light
9together with a beeper and a dedicat-
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HEADLIGHTS
ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHT
BEAM
Proper adjustment of the headlight beams
is of vital importance for your safety and
comfort and also for the other road users.
To ensure you and other drivers have the
best visibility conditions when travelling
with the headlights on, the headlights must
be set properly. Contact Fiat Dealership
to have the headlights properly adjusted.HEADLIGHT AIMING DEVICE
It works with ignition key at Mand dipped
beams on. When the vehicle is loaded, it
slopes backwards. This means that the
headlight beam rises. In this case, it is nec-
essary to return it to the correct position.To adjust the headlight slant
fig. 112
Set the device fig. 112position according
to the load carried as specified in the table
below.
Position 0- one or two passengers on
front seats;
Position 1- five passengers;
Position 2- five passengers + load in the
load compartment;
Position 3- eight passengers + load in the
load compartment or driver
+ maximum admitted load in
the load compartment.
IMPORTANT Check beam aiming every
time the load carried changes.
ADJUSTING THE FRONT FOG
LIGHTS (where provided)
Contact Fiat Dealership to have the head-
lights properly adjusted.
fig. 112F0F0103m

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FAILURE INDICATIONS
ABS failure
ABS failure is indicated by the turning on
of warning light
>on the instrument pan-
el together with the message on the mul-
tifunction display (where provided), (see
section “Warning lights and messages”).
In this case the braking system is still effi-
cient, though without the aid of the ABS
system. Drive carefully to the closest Fiat
Dealership to have the system checked.BRAKE ASSIST
(emergency braking assistance
integral with ESP) (where provided)
The system, which cannot be cut out, rec-
ognizes emergency braking (on the ground
of the brake pedal operation speed) and
considerably increases the pressure in the
brake circuit.
Brake Assist is deactivated on vehicles
equipped with ESP, in the event of ESP sys-
tem failure (indicated by the switching on
of warning light
™).
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 under the current road con-
ditions.
WARNING
EBD failure
EBD failure is indicated by the turning on
of warning lights
>, xand STOP on the
instrument panel together with the mes-
sage on the multifunction display (where
provided), (see section “Warning lights
and messages”).
In this case with sharp braking the rear
wheels might lock too early, with the pos-
sibility of skidding. Drive extremely care-
fully to the nearest Fiat Dealership to have
the system checked.
If warning light xalone
comes on (together with the
message on the multifunction display,
where provided), stop the vehicle im-
mediately and contact the nearest Fi-
at Dealership. Fluid leaks from the hy-
draulic system, in fact, can compro-
mise the braking system, both tradi-
tional systems and systems with ABS.
WARNING