
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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A second fuse-box is located on the right-hand of the en-
gine compartment, next to the battery; to reach it re-
lease the spring I, the tabs M and remove the lid L.
The number identifying the electrical component corre-
sponding to each fuse is on the cover back.
fig. 168
fig. 169
F0Z0652m
F0Z0704m
Fuses in the engine compartment fig. 168 and 169
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
IDENTIFICATION DATAIt is advisable to take note of the identification codes. The
identification data stamped and shown on the data plates
and their position are the following fig. 190:
1 Identification data plate.
2 Chassis marking.
3 Bodywork paint identification plate.
4 Engine marking.
IDENTIFICATION DATA PLATE fig. 191
The data plate is located on the left side of the boot floor
and it bears the following identification data:B
Type-approval number.
C
Vehicle type identification code.
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CAR
D
Chassis manufacture progressive number.
E
Maximum allowed vehicle weight fully loaded.
F
Maximum allowed vehicle weight fully loaded with trail-
er.
G
Maximum allowed weight on first axle (front).
H
Maximum allowed weight on second axle (rear).
I
Engine type.
L
Bodywork version code.
M
Spare part number.
N
Smoke opacity index (for diesel engines).
F0Z0219m
fig. 190
F0Z0702m
fig. 191
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E CURADATI TECNICIINDICE
PRESCRIPTIONS FOR HANDLING THE VEHICLE AT THE END OF ITS LIFEFiat has been committed for many years to safeguarding the environment through the constant improvement of its pro-
duction processes and manufacturing products that are increasingly compatible with nature.
To grant customers the best possible service in terms of respecting environmental laws and in response to European
Directive 2000/53/EC governing vehicles at the end of their life, Fiat is offering all customers the opportunity of hand-
ing over their vehicle* at the end of its life without incurring any additional costs.
The European Directive sets out that when the vehicle is handed over the last keeper or owner should not incur any
expenses as a result of its market value.
In particular, in almost all European Union countries, until 1st January 2007, vehicles registered after 1st July 2002 will
be collected free of charge, whilst from 2007 collection will be free of charge irrespective of the year of registration
as long as the vehicle contains its basic components (in particular, the engine and bodywork) and has no additional
waste.
To hand your vehicle over at the end of its life without extra cost, contact a Fiat Dealership or authorised collection
and scrapping centres.
These centres have been carefully chosen to offer high quality service for the collection, treatment and recycling of
vehicles at their end of life, respecting the surrounding environment.
You can find further information on these collection and scrapping centres either from a Fiat and Fiat Commercial
Vehicle Dealership or by calling the toll-free number 00800 3428 0000 or on the Fiat website.
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Electric and electronic device
installation ................................... 86
– radio transmitters and
mobile phones ........................ 87
Electrical/electronic devices ...... 86
Emergency starting ...................... 113
– starting with auxiliary
battery ..................................... 135
– with inertia bumps.................. 136
Engine code ................................... 193
Engine compartment
– bonnet opening/closing ........ 69
– level check .............................. 175
– washing .................................... 189
Engine coolant level .................... 15
– engine coolant type ............... 203
Engine coolant
– level check and top-up ......... 177
– specifications .......................... 205
Engine coolant
– level check and top-up ......... 177
– specifications .......................... 205
– temperature gauge and
warning light ........................... 15Engine cooling
– level check and top-up .......... 177
– specifications .......................... 205
Engine marking ............................. 192
Engine oil consumption .............. 203
Engine oil check ........................... 176
– consumption ........................... 203
– engine oil specifications ....... 203
Engine oil top-up .......................... 176
– specifications .......................... 203
Engine oil
– consumption ........................... 176
– level check and top-up ......... 176
– technical specifications ......... 203
Engine revolution number
indicator (rev counter) ............ 14
Engine starting .............................. 111
– emergency starting ......... 113-135
– engine heating ........................ 112
– engine switching off .............. 113
– ignition switch ........................ 10
– procedure for Diesel
versions ................................... 112 Direction indicators
– front bulb replacement ........ 152
– rear bulb replacement .......... 155
– side bulb replacement .......... 154
– switching on ............................ 49
Direction indicators
– front bulb replacement ........ 154
– rear bulb replacement .......... 155
– switching on ............................ 49
Door locking ................................ 61
Doors
– central locking ........................ 61
– child lock ................................. 62
– locking/unlocking from
the inside ................................. 61
– locking/unlocking from the
outside ..................................... 61
– remote control ...................... 7
– remote opening/closing ....... 7
DPF (diesel particulate filter) ..... 90
Dualdrive electric power
steering .................................... 53-80
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