2008 FIAT SCUDO check

ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
If, after buying the vehicle, you decide to add electrical accessories (that will gradually drain the battery), visit a
Fiat Dealership. They can calculate the overall electrical requirement and check that the vehicle’s electric system can sup-
port the required load.
CODE card
Keep the code card in a safe place, not in the vehicle. You should always keep the electronic code written on the CODE
card with you.
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance of the vehicle is essential for ensuring it stays in tip-top condition and safeguards its safety fea-
tures, its environmental friendliness and low running costs for a long time to come.
THE OWNER HANDBOOK CONTAINS…
… information, tips and important warnings regarding the safe, correct driving of your vehicle, and its maintenance.
Pay particular attention to the symbols
"(personal safety) #(environmental protection) !(vehicle wellbeing).


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SAFETY
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IGNITION
DEVICE
The key can be turned to 4 different po-
sitions fig. 8:
❒S: engine off, key can be removed,
steering column locked.
❒A: certain electrical devices can work.
❒M: driving position. All electrical de-
vices are powered.
❒D: engine starting (unstable position).STEERING COLUMN LOCK
Engaging
When the key is at S, remove the key and
turn the steering wheel until it locks.
Disengaging
Rock the steering wheel slightly as you
turn the ignition key to M.
If the ignition device is tam-
pered with (e.g.: attempted
theft), have it checked over by a Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible.
WARNING
When getting out of the ve-
hicle, always remove the key
to prevent any occupants from acci-
dentally activating the controls. Re-
member to engage the handbrake
and if the vehicle is parked on uphill
slope to engage the first gear. If the
vehicle is facing downhill, engage the
reverse gear. Never leave unsuper-
vised children in the vehicle.
WARNING
fig. 8F0P0010m
Never remove the ignition
key while the vehicle is mov-
ing. The steering wheel would auto-
matically lock as soon as you try to
turn it. This also applies when the ve-
hicle is being towed.
WARNING
It is absolutely forbidden to
carry out whatever after-
market operation involving steering
system or steering column modifica-
tions (e.g.: installation of anti-theft
device) that could badly affect per-
formance and safety, cause the lapse
of warranty and also result in non-
compliance of the vehicle with ho-
mologation requirements.
WARNING

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Moving the seat backwards or
forwards fig. 17
Lift the lever Aand push the seat forwards
or backwards: in the driving position the
arms should rest on the rim of the steer-
ing wheel. Once you have released the
lever, check that the seat is firmly locked
in the runners by trying to move it back
and forth.
Once you have released the
lever, check that the seat is
firmly locked in the runners by trying
to move it back and forth. Failure to
lock the seat in place could result in
the seat moving suddenly and the dri-
ver losing control of the vehicle.
WARNING
For maximum safety, keep
the back of your seat up-
right, lean back into it and make sure
the seat belt fits closely across your
chest and hips.
WARNING
Regulation of the height of the
driver’s seat fig. 17-18
Depending on the version and the configu-
ration of the vehicle, it is equipped with:
❒a passive regulation: pull lever B
upwards, therefore get off the seat in
order to allow it to rise.
❒an active regulation: pull lever D
upwards or downwards until the
desired position is desired.
Back rest angle adjustment fig. 17
Use lever C and adjust the back rest.
Do not remove the seats or
carry out servicing and/or re-
pair operations since incorrect oper-
ations could impair the regular op-
eration of safety devices: always con-
tact Fiat Dealership.
WARNINGfig. 17F0P0015mfig. 18F0P0322m

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HEAD RESTRAINTS
To raise:
❒raise the head restraint until hearing the
locking click.
To lower:
❒press buttons A-fig. 33or A-fig. 34
and lower the head restraint.
Remember that the head re-
straints should be adjusted
to support the back of your head and
not your neck. Only in this position
do they exert their protective action
WARNING
IMPORTANT Following a different seat
layout:
❒if you take the head rest off, replace it
ad fix it to a support
❒check that the safety belts are still ac-
cessible and easy for the passenger to
fasten
❒a passenger must never travel without
having correctly regulated the head rest
or without having regulated and fas-
tened the safety belt.
ATTENTION fig. 32/a
Whilst you are driving, it is forbidden to
carry a passenger:
❒in third row if the backboard placed in
front (second row) is in the table po-
sition;
❒in third row if the seat/coach placed in
front (second row) is in a folded posi-
tion;
❒on the centre seat if the right side seat
is in a folded position.
fig. 32/aF0P0323m

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LOOKING AFTER THE SYSTEM
During winter, the climate control system
must be turned on at least once a month
for about 10 minutes. Before summer,
have the system checked at a Fiat Deal-
ership.
The system is filled with
R134a refrigerant which will
not pollute the environment
in the event of leakage. Un-
der no circumstances should R12 fluid
be used as it is incompatible with the
system components.IMPORTANT The inside air recirculation
system makes it possible to reach the re-
quired “heating” or “cooling” conditions
faster.
Do not use the air recirculation function
on rainy/cold days as it would consider-
ably increase the possibility of the win-
dows misting inside. AIR RECIRCULATION fig. 46
Turn this function on by pressing button
Ω.
This function is particularly useful when
the outside air is heavily polluted (in a traf-
fic jam, tunnel etc.). However, it is better
not to use it for long periods, especially
if there are several people in the vehicle.

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Rear window wiper
(where provided) fig. 61
This device can only work when the igni-
tion key is at M.
❒Turn the knurled ring Afrom position
0to position
'.
With windscreen wiper on and reverse
gear engaged, rear window wiping will ac-
tivate automatically to provide best rear
view.HEADLIGHT WASHER
(where provided) fig. 62
Headlight washers are “retractable”, i.e.:
they are located inside the front bumpers
and they are activated when (with dipped
beams on) the windscreen washer is op-
erated.
IMPORTANT Check at regular intervals
correct operation and cleanness of noz-
zles.
fig. 62F0P0054m
Never use the rear window
wiper to remove ice or snow
from the rear window. In these
conditions, the wiper is sub-
mitted to excessive effort that results in
motor protection cutting in and wiper
operation inhibition for few seconds as
a consequence. If operation is not re-
stored (also after restarting the vehicle
by the ignition key) contact Fiat Deal-
ership.
Rear window washer
(where provided) fig. 61
This device can only work when the igni-
tion key is at M.
❒Turn the knurled ring Afrom position
'to
&(unstable position), to activate
the rear window washer.
At the same time the windscreen wiper
will perform three wiping strokes.
fig. 61F0P0053m

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F0P0330m F0P0336mF0P0337m F0P0325m
F0P0328m
Modification of a
programmed
speed
In order to memorise
a speed which is supe-
rior to the previous
one, there are two possibilities:
Without using the accelerator:
❒Press the Set +key.
A slight pressure increases the speed by 1
km/h.
A constant pressure increases the speed
by steps of 5 km/h.
By using the accelerator:
❒exceeding the memorised speed until
reaching the desired speed
❒Press the Set + o Set –key
In order to memorise a speed which is in-
ferior to the previous one:
❒Press the Set -key
A brief pressure reduces the speed by 1
km/h.
A constant pressure reduces the speed by
steps of 5 km/h.Function Arrest
Move the knob to the 0position or take
out the starting key.
Cancellation of the programmed
speed
When the vehicle stops, after having tak-
en out the starting key, the speed is no
longer memorised by the system.
Functioning Anomaly
The programmed speed is cancelled and
substituted by three dashes.
Please seek advice from the Fiat Dealer-
ship in order to have the system checked.For a correct usage
Take care when you modify the pro-
grammed speed with a constant pressure,
in that the speed may increase or decrease
rapidly. Do not use the speed regulator
on a slippery road or in heavy traffic.
In case of a steep downwards slope; the
speed regulator cannot prevent the vehi-
cle of exceeding the programmed speed.
The regulator cannot, under any circum-
stances, substitute the respect of the
speed limit, nor the alertness and the re-
sponsibility of the driver. In order to hin-
der the functioning of the pedals:
– Check that the car mat is in the correct
position
– Do not overlap several car mats.
F0P0332m

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F0P0333m F0P0341mF0P0345m F0P0339mF0P0342m
Exceeding the programmed speed
Pressing on the accelerator pedal in order
to exceed the programmed speed will have
no effect, except if you press hard on the
pedal and you exceed the resistance point.
The restrictor is temporarily deactivated
and the programmed speed flashes.
In order to return to the restrictor func-
tion, reduce the speed until reaching a val-
ue inferior to the programmed speed.
Flashing of the speed indicator
The speed indicator flashes:
❒After having forced the accelerator re-
sistance point
❒When the restrictor cannot prevent
the increasing of the speed of the ve-
hicle due to the shape of the road or
due to a steep hill
❒In case of a powerful acceleration.Function Arrest
Move the knob to the 0position or take
out the starting key in order to arrest the
system. The last programmed speed is
memorised.Functioning Anomaly
The programmed speed is cancelled and
substituted by three dashes.
Please seek advice from the Fiat Dealer-
ship in order to have the system checked.
For a correct usage
The restrictor cannot, under any circum-
stances, substitute the respect of the
speed limit, nor the alertness and the re-
sponsibility of the driver. Be careful of the
shape of the road and powerful accelera-
tions. In order to hinder the functioning
of the pedals:
– Check that the car mat is in the correct
position
– Do not overlap several car mats.