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HEAD RESTRAINTS
FRONT HEAD RESTRAINTS
fig. 25
On certain versions the head restraints
are adjustable in height and they lock au-
tomatically in the required position.
To adjust head restraints, proceed as fol-
lows:
❒upwards adjustment: lift the head re-
straint until it locks.❒downwards adjustment: press button
Aand lower the head restraint.
Lifting off the front head restraints: press
buttons Aand Bat the same time and lift.REAR HEAD RESTRAINTS fig. 26
(for versions/markets where provided)
To move the head restraint upwards, raise
it until hearing the click (position of use).
To bring it back to the position of non-
use, press button Aand push the head re-
straint down into the back rest.
To extract the rear head restraints, press
buttons Aand Bat the same time and lift.
IMPORTANT When the rear seats are in
use, the head restraints must always be
in the position of use.
fig. 25F0M0025mfig. 26F0M0026m
Head restraints must be ad-
justed so that the head,
rather than the neck, rests on them.
Only then can they protect your head
correctly.
WARNING
To make the best use of the head restraint
protective action, adjust the seat back so
that your trunk is upright and keep your
head as close as possible to the head re-
straint.
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WINDOWS
ELECTRIC
Two switches fig. 75on the armrest in-
side the driver’s door control the follow-
ing with the ignition key turned to MAR:
Aopening/closing of the left front window;
B opening/closing the right front window.Keep one of the buttons pressed for
longer than half a secondto operate
the automatic continuous operation of the
window. The window will stop when it is
fully opened or closed, or when the but-
ton is pressed again.
IMPORTANT In the event that the anti-
crushing function is activated 5 times in
only 1 minute, the system will automati-
cally enter the “recovery” mode (self-pro-
tection). This condition is apparent from
the window closing in stages.
fig. 75F0M0136m
Continuous automatic operation
The car has an automatic setting to raise
and lower the driver-side front window.
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HEADLIGHTS
LIGHT BEAM DIRECTION
The correct direction of the headlights is
essential for the comfort and safety of the
driver and other road users. The head-
lights must be correctly directed to ensure
the best visibility. Contact a Fiat Dealer-
ship to have the direction checked and, if
necessary, adjusted.
HEADLIGHT ALIGNMENT
CORRECTOR
This device works with the key at MAR
and the dipped beam headlights on. The
car will slant backwards when it is loaded,
raising the light beam. The beams must
therefore be aimed again in this case.Headlight alignment adjustment
fig. 94
To adjust, press buttons Òand Óon the
control panel.
The display located on the instrument pan-
el provides the visual indication of the po-
sitions during the adjustment operation.
Position 0– one or two people on front
seats.
Position 1– five people.
Position 2– five people + load in the boot.
Position 3– driver + maximum admitted
load in the boot.
IMPORTANT Check the beam alignment
every time the load transported changes.
FRONT FOG LIGHTS
ALIGNMENT
(for versions/markets where provided)
Contact a Fiat Dealership to have the di-
rection checked and, if necessary, adjusted.
fig. 94F0M0103m
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AND DEVICES– version codes .......................... 184
Bonnet ............................................ 70
Boot ................................................. 67
– opening the boot
in an emergency ...................... 67
– opening and closing
the boot .................................... 67
– extension .................................. 68
Boot extension .............................. 68
Brake Assist (emergency
braking assistance) ..................... 75
Brake fluid level ............................. 172
Brakes
– properties ................................. 187
– fluid level ................................... 172
Bulb (replacement)
– general information ................ 141
– bulb types ................................. 142
Car inactivity ................................ 116
Card/CD holder ........................... 58Carrying children safely ............... 93
Ceiling lights ................................... 51
Changing a wheel .......................... 131
Chassis (marking) ......................... 182
Checking levels ............................. 168
Child lock ....................................... 64
Child seats
(suitability for use) ..................... 96
Cigarette lighter ............................ 58
Clutch .............................................. 186
CO
2emissions .............................. 197
Code Card ..................................... 8
Consumptions
– fuel ............................................. 197
– engine oil .................................. 170
Control buttons ............................ 53
Cup/can holder ............................. 58
Cup/can holders ............................ 58
Dashboard .................................... 5
Dashboard and controls ............. 4
Ability to install
navigation system ....................... 82
ABS .................................................. 74
ABS system .................................... 74
Accessories purchased
by the owner ............................... 82
Air filter .......................................... 173
Alarm .............................................. 10
Arm rest ......................................... 57
Ashtray ........................................... 59
ASR .................................................. 77
– activation/deactivation ............ 77
ASR system .................................... 77
Battery
– jump starting ............................ 130
– checking the charge ............... 173
– recharging ................................. 157
– replacement ............................. 173
Bodywork
– maintenance ............................. 178
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