2009 FIAT SEDICI Owners Manual

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SwitchModeSwitch
operation
Music Catcher SD card (MP3, WMA)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
Push briefly
Push long
Push briefly
Push long
Push briefly
Push long
Push briefly
Push briefly
Push long
Push briefly
Push longincrease the volume
increase the volume rapidly
decrease the volume
decrease the volume rapidly
advance to next track
advance to next folder
return to previous track
return to previous folderincoming call: answer call
(if installed with optional hands free device)
during a call: end call
(if installed with optional hands free device)
redialing
start the voice control (if installed with optional microphone)increase the volume
increase the volume rapidly
decrease the volume
decrease the volume rapidly
advance to next track
advance to next folder
return to previous track
return to previous folder
Full map navigation system
(3)
(1)
(2)(4)
(5)
(6)
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PARKING BRAKE LEVER.................................................... 130
PEDAL...................................................................................... 131
GEARSHIFT LEVER ............................................................... 132
FUEL FILLER CAP................................................................. 132
FOLDING REAR SEATS...................................................... 134
SUN VISOR............................................................................ 137
INTERIOR LIGHT SWITCH............................................... 138
SPOT LIGHT (for versions/markets, where provided). 138
FRONT SEAT HEATER
(for versions/markets, where provided)........................... 139
ASSIST GRIPS (for versions/markets, where provided) 140
ENGINE HOOD ................................................................... 140
CUP HOLDER
(for versions/markets, where provided)........................... 142
FRAME HOOKS .................................................................... 143
TIRE CHANGING TOOL................................................... 144
FRONT SEAT BACK POCKET
(for versions/markets, where provided)........................... 145
SHOPPING HOOK
(for versions/markets, where provided)........................... 145
LUGGAGE RESTRAINT LOOPS
(for versions/markets, where provided)........................... 145
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT COVER
(for versions/markets, where provided)........................... 146
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT.............................. 146
RADIO ANTENNA
(for versions/markets, where provided)........................... 147
INSTALLATION OF RADIO FREQUENCY
TRANSMITTERS.................................................................... 147
ROOF RAILS OR ROOF RACK ANCHORS
(for versions/markets, where provided)........................... 147
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PARKING BRAKE
LEVER
The parking brake lever is located be-
tween the seats. To set the parking brake,
hold the brake pedal down and pull the
parking brake lever all the way up. To re-
lease the parking brake, hold the brake
pedal down, pull up slightly on the parking
brake lever, push the button on the end
of the lever with your thumb, and lower
the lever to its original position.
1.To set
2.To release
3.To release(2)
(3)(1)
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Never drive your vehicle with
the parking brake on: rear
brake effectiveness can be reduced
from overheating, brake life may be
shortened, or permanent brake dam-
age may result.
If the parking brake does not hold
the vehicle securely or does not ful-
ly release, have your vehicle in-
spected immediately by an autho-
rized Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
Always set the parking brake
fully before leaving your ve-
hicle or it may move, causing injury
or damage. When parking, make sure
the gearshift lever for manual
transaxle vehicles is in 1st gear or “R”
(Reverse) and the gearshift lever for
automatic transaxle vehicles is in “P”
(Park). Remember, even though the
transaxle is in gear or in Park, you
must set the parking brake fully.
WARNING
When parking the vehicle in
extremely cold weather, the
following procedure should be used:
1) Set the parking brake.
2) Manual transaxle - turn off the en-
gine, then shift into reverse or first
gear.
Automatic transaxle - shift into
“P” (Park) and turn off the engine.
3) With the engine off, get out of the
vehicle and put chocks under the
wheels.
4) Release the parking brake.
When you return to your vehicle,
you must remember to first set the
parking brake, then remove the
wheel chocks.
WARNING
For automatic transaxle vehicles, always
set the parking brake before moving the
gearshift lever to the “P” (PARK) position.
If you park on an incline and shift into “P”
before setting the parking brake, the
weight of the vehicle may make it difficult
to shift out of “P” when you are ready to
drive the vehicle.
When preparing to drive the vehicle,
move the gearshift lever out of the “P” po-
sition before releasing the parking brake.
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PEDAL
Clutch Pedal (1)
(For manual transaxle)
The clutch pedal is used to disengage the
drive to the wheels when starting the en-
gine, stopping, or shifting the gearshift
lever. Depressing the pedal disengages the
clutch.
IMPORTANT Do not drive with your
foot resting on the clutch pedal. It could
result in excessive clutch wear, clutch
damage, or unexpected loss of engine
braking.
Brake Pedal (2)
Your Fiat vehicle is equipped with either
front and rear disc brakes or front disc
brakes and rear drum brakes. Depress-
ing the brake pedal applies both sets of
brakes.
You may hear occasional brake squeal
when you apply the brakes. This is a nor-
mal condition caused by environmental
factors such as cold, wet, snow, etc.Accelerator Pedal (3)
This pedal controls the speed of the en-
gine. Depressing the accelerator pedal in-
creases power output and speed.
(1) (2) (3)
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If brake squeal is excessive
and occurs each time the
brakes are applied, you should have
the brakes checked by your Fiat
Dealership.
WARNING
Do not “ride” the brakes by
applying them continuously
or resting your foot on the pedal. This
will result in overheating of the brakes
which could cause unpredictable
braking action, longer stopping dis-
tances, or permanent brake damage.
WARNINGManual transaxle
79J154Automatic transaxle
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FUEL FILLER CAP
The fuel filler cap is located on the left rear
side of the vehicle. The fuel filler lid can be
unlocked by pulling up the opener lever lo-
cated on the outboard side of the driver’s
seat and locked by simply closing the lid.
GEARSHIFT LEVER
Your vehicle is equipped with either a
manual transaxle or automatic transaxle.
The gearshift lever for each transaxle type
is shown in the illustrations. For details on
how to use the transaxle, refer to “Using
the Transaxle” in the “OPERATING
YOUR VEHICLE” section.
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Remove the fuel filler cap
slowly. The fuel may be un-
der pressure and may spray out, caus-
ing injury.
WARNING
Gasoline is extremely flam-
mable. Do not smoke when
refueling, and make sure there are no
open flames or sparks in the area.
WARNING
Manual transaxle: to change
gears properly you must
push the clutch pedal fully down. It is
therefore essential that there is noth-
ing under the pedals: make sure the
mats are lying flat and do not get in
the way of the pedals.
WARNING
IMPORTANT Do not drive with your
hand resting on the gear lever as the force
exerted, even if slight, could lead over time
to premature wear on the gearbox inter-
nal components.
5-speed manual transaxle (for Gasoline engine)
77J021Automatic transaxle
6-speed manual transaxle (for Diesel engine)
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To remove the fuel filler cap:
Open the fuel filler door.
Remove the cap by turning it counter-
clockwise.
NOTE The cap holder (1) can hold the fu-
el filler cap (2) when refueling.
To reinstall the fuel filler cap:
Turn the cap clockwise until you hear
several clicks.
Close the fuel filler door.
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(1)
(2)
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79K053
Open
Close
If you need to replace the fu-
el cap, use a genuine Fiat cap
or its equivalent. Use of an improper
cap can result in a malfunction of the
fuel system or emission control system.
It may also result in fuel leakage in the
event of an accident.
WARNING
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IMPORTANT After folding the rear
seatback forward, do not allow any for-
eign material to enter the lock opening.
This may cause damage to the inside of
the lock and prevent the seatback from
being locked securely.

Pull the lock release strap (1) rearward
to unlatch the seat cushion.
FOLDING REAR SEATS
The rear seats of your vehicle can be fold-
ed forward to provide additional cargo
space.
To fold the rear seats forward:
Hook the webbing of the outboard lap-
shoulder belts in the belt hangers.
IMPORTANT When you move a seat-
back, make sure the belt webbing is
hooked in the seat belt hangers so the seat
belts are not caught by the seatback, seat
hinge, or seat latch. This helps prevent
damage to the belt system.
Make sure the belt webbing is not twist-
ed.
Stow the seat belt buckles of the cen-
ter and right seating position as shown
in the illustration.
IMPORTANT When you fold the rear
seatback forward, stow the seat belt buck-
les of the center and right seating position
into the seat first. This helps prevent be-
ing caught by the seat and being damaged.
Lower the adjustable head restraint
fully.
Pull the release lever on the top of each
split seat, and fold the seatbacks for-
ward.
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(1)
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When you unlatch the rear
seat cushion, be careful that
your face or hands are not injured
from the seat popping up.
WARNING
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Unhook the strap (2) by pushing down
the hook as shown in the illustration.
Hook the strap (2) to the front seat
head restraint as shown in the illustra-
tion.
IMPORTANT When securing the folded
rear seat with a strap, adjust the strap
length so that the rear seat will not move.
Fold the entire seat forward.
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(2)
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(2)
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Luggage or other cargo
should be stowed in the lug-
gage compartment with the rear seat
in an upright position, whenever pos-
sible. If you need to carry cargo in the
passenger compartment with the rear
seat back folded forward, be sure to
secure the cargo or it may be thrown
about, causing injury. Never pile car-
go higher than the seatbacks.
WARNING
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