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F0Z0033m
fig. 34
HEAD RESTRAINTSFRONT fig. 34
Depending on the versions, head restraints can be fixed
or adjustable in height (for versions/markets where
provided); for their adjustment, proceed as follows.❒
Upwards adjustment: lift the head restraint until it locks.
❒
Downward adjustment: press the button A and lower
the head restraint.
Any adjustment must be carried out only
with the car stationary and the engine
turned off.
WARNING
Head restraints should be adjusted to sup-
port the back of your head and not your
neck. Only in this position they exert their pro-
tective action.
WARNING
To make the best use of the head restraint
protection, adjust the seat back to keep a
straight back, with the head as close as possible
to its restraint.
WARNING
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F0Z0034m
fig. 35
F0Z0061m
fig. 36
STEERING WHEELThe steering wheel can be adjusted in height
(for versions/markets where provided).
Release the lever A-fig. 36 pulling it towards the steering
wheel, then adjust it in the most suitable position
and lock it pushing the lever A fully forwards. REAR fig. 35
Depending on the versions, head restraints can be fixed
(for 5-seat versions) or adjustable. To use adjustable head
restraints, raise the head restraint from position 2 (posi-
tion of non use) to position 1 (completely raised).
To bring them back to the original “position of non use”,
press the button B and push the head restraint down.
To take them out, press both buttons B and C, raise them
completely.
The particular head restraint shape deliberately interferes
with the correct passenger’s back leaning on the back-
rest in order to force him/her to lift the head restraint
and use it correctly.
IMPORTANT If the rear seats are used, always set the
head restraints in the “completely raised” position.
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Any adjustments must be carried out on-
ly with the car stationary and engine off.
WARNING
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F0Z0054m
fig. 99
F0Z0195m
fig. 100
SEAT BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
(for versions/markets where provided)
Four different adjustments in height are provided.
To adjust, press button A-fig. 99 and lower or raise the
grip B.
Always adjust the height of the seat belt to fit the person
wearing it: this precaution could greatly reduce the risk of
injury in case of collision.
Correct adjustment is obtained when the belt passes ap-
proximately half way between the shoulder and the neck.
See texts and figures in paragraph “General instructions
for using the seat belts” in this section.
Make height adjustment of the seat belts
when the car is stationary.
WARNING
After adjustment, always check that the
slider to which the ring is fastened is locked
in one of the set positions. To do this, with the
button A released, exert a further pressure to al-
low the anchor device to catch if release did not
take place at one of the preset positions.
WARNING
For some versions, front seat belts have just one fixed
anchor point C-fig. 100 on the door post.
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F0Z0047m
fig. 106
F0Z0048m
fig. 107
GROUP 1
From 9 to 18 kg of weight, children may be carried facing
forward, as shown in fig. 107. Over 1.50 m in height, from the point of view of restraint
systems, children are considered as adults and wear the
seat belts normally.
Lineaccessori Fiat offers child restraint systems for each
weight group. These devices are recommended having
been specifically designed for Fiat cars.
GROUP 0 and 0+
Babies up to 13 kg must be carried facing backwards on
a cradle seat, which, supporting the head, does not induce
stress on the neck in the event of sharp decelerations.
The cradle is restrained by the car seat belts, as shown in
fig. 106 and in turn it must restrain the child with its own
belts.
The figures are only examples for fasten-
ing purposes. Refer to the instructions sup-
plied with the child restraint for the fastening.
WARNING
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F0Z0116m
fig. 188
F0Z0117m
fig. 189
Rear window washer fig. 189
Rear window washer jets are fixed.
The nozzle holder is on the rear window. SPRAY NOZZLES
Windscreen washer fig. 188
If the jet of fluid is inadequate, firstly check that there is
fluid in the reservoir: (see “Checking fluid levels” in this
chapter).
Then check that the nozzle holes are not clogged, if nec-
essary clean them using a needle.
The windscreen jets are directed by adjusting the nozzle
angle.
Fluid jets shall be directed at about
1/3height from the win-
dow upper edge.
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F0Z0111m
fig. 194
UNDERSTANDING TYRE MARKING fig. 194Example: 155/80 R 13 79T155 = Nominal width (S, distance between sidewalls in
mm).
80 = Height/width ratio (H/S) in percentage.
R = Radial tyre.
13 = Rim diameter in inches (Ø).
79 = Load rating (capacity).
T = Maximum speed rating.
WHEELSWHEELS AND TYRES
Pressed steel or alloy rims. Tubeless radial carcass tyres.
The vehicle registration document also lists all type-ap-
proved tyres.
IMPORTANT In the event of discrepancies between the
information provided on this “Owner Handbook” and the
“Vehicle registration document”, only the latter is valid.
For safe driving, the car must be fitted with tyres of the
same make and type on all wheels.
IMPORTANT Do not use inner tubes in case of tubeless
tyres.
SPACE-SAVER WHEEL
Pressed steel wheel. Tubeless tyre.
WHEEL GEOMETRY
Front wheel toe-in measured from rim to rim:
0 ±1 mm
The values refer to the car in running order.
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DIMENSIONSDimensions are expressed in mm and
refer to the car equipped with its stan-
dard-supplied tyres.
Height is measured with car unladen.
F0Z0703m
fig. 195
Versions A B C D E F G HSaloon 3538 713 2299 526 1578 (**) 1357 (*) 1578 1366 (*)(*) Measurements may vary according to rim size.
(**) Without longitudinal bars 1540 mm
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Reconfigurable multifunction
display .......................................... 19
– control buttons ...................... 19
– set up menu ............................ 20
– standard screen ..................... 19
Refuelling
– diesel engines ......................... 88
– petrol engines ......................... 87
– technical specifications
(quantity) ................................. 203
Remote control ........................... 7
– additional remote control ... 8
– battery replacement ............. 9
– remote door opening/
closing ...................................... 8
– tailgate opening ...................... 8
Replacing the battery of
the key with remote control .. 9
Rev counter .................................. 14
Reversing light
– bulb replacement ................... 155
Reversing light
– bulb replacement ................... 156Roof rack – ski rack
(preparation) .............................. 71
Roof rack bar fasteners .............. 71
Roof rack/ski-rack bars
(preparation) .............................. 71
Rubber pipes ................................. 185
Safety........................................... 91
Safety belts .................................... 91
– carrying children safely ........ 98
– general instructions .............. 95
– load limiters ............................ 95
– pretensioners ......................... 94
– SBR ........................................... 91
– seat belt height
adjustment .............................. 92
– seat belt maintenance ........... 97
– using the seat belts ............. 91-93
SBR system .................................... 91
Scheduled servicing ..................... 172
Scheduled Servicing
Programme ......................... 170-171
Seat adjustment ...................... 31-32Seat belt pretensioners .............. 94
– load limiters ............................ 95
Side air bags
(side bag - window bag) ........... 107
– general warnings .................... 109
Side light
– front bulb replacement ........ 152
– rear bulb replacement .......... 155
– switching on ............................ 48
Smart washing
(windscreen wiper) ................... 50
Snow chains ..................................
Sound system
(preparation system) ................ 84
Sound system presetting ............ 84
Space-saver wheel ....................... 137
– technical specifications ......... 199
Spark plugs (type) ........................ 194
Speedometer ................................ 14
Steering column lock .................. 10
Steering wheel adjustment ........ 34
Steering wheel levers .............. 48-50
Steering wheel
– adjustment lever .................... 34
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