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F0Z0025m
fig. 70
POWER WINDOW FRONT WINDOW WINDERS fig. 70
(for versions/markets where provided)
They operate with ignition key on MAR and for about two
minutes after positioning the key on STOP or removing it.
The two buttons are located besides the gearshift lever
(one for each side); they control:
A Opening/closing of left-hand door window.
B Opening/closing of right-hand door window.
Keep the driver’s door button pressed for a few seconds
to open or close the window automatically (only with key
at MAR).
Incorrect use of the power windows may
be dangerous. Before and during their op-
eration ensure that any passengers are not at risk
from the moving glass either by personal objects
getting caught in the mechanism or by being hit
by it directly.
WARNING
When leaving the car, always remove the
ignition key to avoid the risk of injury of
people still on board due to accidental operation
of the power windows.
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F0Z0687m
fig. 72
F0Z0688m
fig. 73
BOOTOPENING THE TAILGATE
By means of the key without remote control
fig. 72
To release the lock, use the metal insert of the ignition
key A.
Tailgate opening is eased by the action of the side gas
struts.
Some versions, opening the tailgate will switch the boot
light on: the light will go off automatically when closing
the tailgate.
The light will stay on for about 15 minutes after turning the
key to STOP: if during this time, one door or the tailgate
is opened, the light will switch on again for 15 minutes.By means of the key with remote control
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Press the button
R
. The direction indicators will
blink twice when the tailgate is opened.
Soft touch power handle fig. 73
(for versions/markets, where provided)
On some versions, the tailgate (when released) can
be opened only from outside the car operating on
the powered handle C located under the tailgate edge.
The tailgate can be opened at any time, if the doors
are unlocked. To open it, enable the handle, opening
one of the front doors or unlocking the doors by
the remote control or using the key without remote
control. If the boot is not shut properly the instru-
ment panel warning light ´(if any) will come on.
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Open the tailgate with care when carrying
objects on the roof rack to prevent injuries.
WARNING
A heavy load that has not been secured
may cause serious injuries in case of
accident.
WARNING
EXTENDING THE BOOT
(versions with fixed rear seat) fig. 76
To extend the boot, proceed as follows:
1) The parcel shelf removed can be placed transversally
behind the backrests. To remove, release the two catch-
es A (one each side) from their locations and pull the par-
cel shelf outwards.
2) Operate the levers on the backrests outer side and tilt
the backrest forwards shifting aside the seat belt.
For three-point central seat belts see paragraph “Use of
the central seat belt” in chapter “Safety devices”.
To bring back the seat in its standard position: lift the back-
rest and push it backwards until you hear the locking click
and make sure the seat belts are at the front of the back-
rest.
Upon demand the car can be fitted with split rear seat.The boot extension possibilities offered by the split seat
are many and can be chosen according to the number of
passengers and the amount of luggage to be carried:
❒
total extension with right and left side of the seat tilt-
ed as described above;
❒
partial extension with left or right side of the seat tilt-
ed and place only for one person on the rear seat.
IMPORTANT If in a rather heavy load is being carried in
the boot and you are travelling at night, check and adjust
the main beam headlights aiming (see “Headlights” in this
section).fig. 76
F0Z0131m
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Once you have released the adjustment
lever, always check that the seat is locked
on the guides by trying to move it back and forth.
Failure to lock the seat in place could result in the
seat moving suddenly and the driver losing control
of the car.
WARNING
Restoring the seat position
To bring back the seat to its standard position: lift the seat
back and push it backwards until it locks and make sure
the seat belts are at the front of the seat back. EXTENDING THE BOOT
(versions with sliding rear seat) fig. 77 and 78
Partial extension
Use the lever A (in the passenger’s compartment) or
the central tab D in the boot to move the seat forward.
Total extension
Remove the parcel shelf as previously described (see ver-
sions with fixed rear seat).
Use the lever A or the central tab D in the boot to move
the seat to the required position (e.g. fully forward for to-
tal boot extension).
Lift lever B or C or pull side tabs E or F in the boot to
release the seat backrest section to tilt; act on both if you
want to tilt the whole backrest.
fig. 78
F0Z0258m
fig. 77
F0Z0257m
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The bonnet may drop suddenly if the sup-
porting rod is not positioned properly. This
should only be done when the car is stationary.
WARNING
Before opening the bonnet, check that
windscreen wiper arm is not lifted from
the windscreen.
WARNING
With hot engine, proceed with the utmost
care inside the engine compartment to
avoid burns. Do not place your hands close to the
fan: it might start working also with the ignition
key removed. Wait for engine cooling.
WARNING
BONNETTo open - fig. 79-80-81
Pull the red lever (under the dashboard) in the arrow
direction as shown in the figure.
Lift the lever A.
Lift the bonnet and at the same time release the rod B from
its catch C.
Insert the end of the rod in recess D on the bonnet
and secure it.
fig. 80
F0Z0690m
fig. 79
F0Z0202m
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F0Z00203m
fig. 82
ROOF RACK/SKI RACKSETTING THE FASTENERS fig. 82
The roof rack fasteners A are shown in the figure.
To secure the roof rack, remove the plugs B (two each
side).
An especially designed roof rack/ski rack is available from
Lineaccessori Fiat.
On some versions, roof rack bars can be provided as
an optional.
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After travelling a few kilometres, check that
the attachment fastening screws are tight.
WARNING
Never exceed the max. allowed load ca-
pacity (see chapter “Technical specifica-
tions”).
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FRONT FOG LIGHT AIMING fig. 84
(for versions/markets where provided)
Contact a Fiat Dealership to have the fog lights properly
adjusted.ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHTS WHEN
ABROAD fig. 85
Dipped headlights are adjusted to drive in the country
where the vehicle was originally purchased. When trav-
elling in countries with opposite driving direction, to avoid
blinding the drivers on the other side of the road, you need
to cover the headlight areas depending on the Highway
code of the country you are travelling in.
This is done using non-transparent sticker tape on
the headlights as shown in the figure. The figure show how
to change from left-hand drive to right-hand drive.
fig. 85
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Do not take unnecessary risks, even if your
vehicle is fitted with an ESP system. Your
driving style must always be suited to the road
conditions, visibility and traffic. The driver is ulti-
mately responsible for road safety.
WARNING
Failure indications
In the event of a failure, the ESP system will be automati-
cally switched off and warning light
á
will appear on
the instrument panel along with a message on the recon-
figurable multifunction display (where provided). The LED
on the button ASR OFF will light up (see “Warning lights
and messages”) In this case, contact a Fiat Dealership.
HILL HOLDER SYSTEM
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This system is integral part of the ESP system and it is pro-
vided to facilitate starting on slopes. It is automatically ac-
tivated in the following conditions:
❒
uphill: car at a standstill on a road with a gradient high-
er than 2%, engine running, clutch and brake pedal
pressed, gearbox in neutral or engaged gear other than
reverse.
ESP SYSTEM
(Electronic Stability Program) (for versions/markets where provided)
GENERAL INFORMATION
This is an electronic system controlling car stability in
the event of tyre grip loss, helping to maintain direction-
al control.
The ESP system is therefore particularly useful when grip
conditions of road surfaces change.
Besides the ESP, the car is provided with ASR (traction
control with interventions on brakes and engine), HILL
HOLDER (device for start on gradient without using
the brakes), MSR (control of engine braking torque when
shifting gear down) and HBA (automatic increase of brak-
ing pressure in case of emergency braking).
SYSTEM INTERVENTION
It is signalled by the blinking of the warning light
á
on the
instrument panel, to inform the driver that the car is in
critical stability and grip conditions.
System engagement
The ESP system comes on automatically when the vehi-
cle is started and cannot be turned off.
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