2008 FIAT SEDICI steering wheel adjustment

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Air bags must inflate quickly and forceful-
ly in order to reduce the chance of seri-
ous or fatal injuries. However, an un-
avoidable consequence of the quick infla-
tion is that the air bag may irritate bare
skin, such as the facial area against a front
air bag. Also, upon inflation, a loud noise
will occur and some powder and smoke
will be released. These conditions are not
harmful and do not indicate a fire in the
car. Be aware, however, that some air bag
components may be hot for a while after
inflation.
The driver should not lean
over the steering wheel. The
front passenger should not rest his or
her body against the dashboard, or
otherwise get too close to the dash-
board. For vehicles with side air bags
and side curtain air bag, occupants
should not lean on or sleep against
the door. In these situations, the out-
of- position occupant would be too
close to an inflating air bag, and may
suffer severe injury.
Do not attach any objects to, or place
any objects over, the steering wheel
or dashboard. Do not place any ob-
jects between the air bag and the dri-
ver or front passenger. These objects
may interfere with air bag operation
or may be propelled by the air bag
in the event of a crash. Either of these
conditions may cause severe injury.
For vehicles with side air bags, do not
place seat covers on the front seats,
because seat covers could restrict the
air bag’s inflation. Also, do not place
any cup holders on the door, as the
cup holder could be propelled by the
air bag in the event of a crash. Either
of these conditions may cause severe
injury.
WARNING
A seat belt helps keep you in the proper
position for maximum protection when an
air bag inflates. Adjust your seat as far back
as possible while still maintaining control
of the vehicle. Sit fully back in your seat;
sit up straight; do not lean over the steer-
ing wheel or dashboard. Front occupants
should not lean on or sleep against the
door. Please refer to the “Seat Adjust-
ment” section and the “Seat Belts and
Child Restraint Systems” section in the
“BEFORE DRIVING” section for details
on proper seat and seat belt adjustments.
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TILT STEERING LOCK
LEVER (if equipped)
The lock lever is located under the steer-
ing column. To adjust the steering wheel
height:
❒Pull up the lock lever to unlock the
steering column.
❒Adjust the steering wheel to the de-
sired height and lock the steering col-
umn by push down the lock lever.
❒Try moving the steering wheel up and
down to make sure it is securely locked
in position.
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UNLOCK LOCK
Never attempt to adjust the
steering wheel height while
the vehicle is moving or you could lose
control of the vehicle.
WARNING
Any adjustment of the steer-
ing wheel position must be
carried out only with the vehicle sta-
tionary and the engine turned off.
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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– Switch ............................................. 66
Rear window wiper
– Blades.............................................. 223
– Control .......................................... 66
Recirculated air.............................102-105
Refuelling/Capacities.....................10-248
Roof rails or roof rack anchors ....... 147
Running-in ............................................ 165
Seat back pocket................................ 145
Seat belts
– Height adjuster ............................. 36
– Pretensioners ............................... 45
– Seat belt hangers .......................... 36
– Seat belt inspection ..................... 37
– Seat belt reminder (S.B.R.) ........ 35
– Use .................................................. 33
– Warnings ....................................... 31
Seats
– Folding rear seats ......................... 145
– Front (adjustment) ...................... 29
– Front seat heater ......................... 139
– Seat back pocket .......................... 145
Service station guide .......................... 3
Snow chains ......................................... 169
Spare tire .......................................144-208
Spark plugs ....................................199-245
Speedometer........................................ 81
Spot light................................................ 138Starting the engine............................... 152
Steering...........................................204-246
Steering column controls.......... 57
Steering wheel
– Adjustment .............................67-204
– Audio controls........................68-126
Sun visors ............................................. 137
Supplement...................................... 249
Suspensions .......................................... 246
Symbols ................................................. 4
Tachometer ........................................ 83
Tailgate .................................................. 23
Technical specifications.............. 243
Theft deterrent light .......................... 93
Thermometer ...................................... 92
Tools ..................................................... 144
Towing the vehicle
– Frame hooks ................................. 135
– Instructions ............................177-229
Trailer towing ...................................... 172
Trailer hitch ......................................... 172
Transaxle
– Gear oil .......................................... 194
– Gear oil change .....................194-248
– Gearshift lever .............................. 132
– Using the transaxle ...................... 156
Transmission ........................................ 246
Trip meter ........................................... 81 Luggage restraint loops ..................... 145
Main beam headlights........................ 63
– Bulb replacement ......................... 220
Manual heating and air
conditioning system.......................... 100
– Maintenance............................104-224
Mirrors
– Defroster ....................................... 88
– Electric mirrors ............................ 28
– Inside rearview mirror ............... 27
– Outside rearview mirror ........... 27
MP3/WMA Player................................ 120
Odometer ........................................... 81
– Illumination cancel switch .......... 89
Operating your vehicle............... 149
Original spare parts ........................... 2
Other controls
and equipment............................. 129
Parking brake lever ........................... 130
Parking lights ........................................ 63
Pedals .................................................... 131
Performance ........................................ 248
Pretensioners for seat belts ............. 45
Radio antenna...............................112-147
Rear door.............................................. 23
Rear fog light......................................... 64
Rear window washer
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