2009 FIAT SEDICI child seat

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Air bags must inflate quickly and forceful-
ly in order to reduce the chance of seri-
ous or fatal injuries. However, an un-
avoidable consequence of the quick infla-
tion is that the air bag may irritate bare
skin, such as the facial area against a front
air bag. Also, upon inflation, a loud noise
will occur and some powder and smoke
will be released. These conditions are not
harmful and do not indicate a fire in the
car. Be aware, however, that some air bag
components may be hot for a while after
inflation.
The driver should not lean
over the steering wheel. The
front passenger should not rest his or
her body against the dashboard, or
otherwise get too close to the dash-
board. For vehicles with side air bags
and side curtain air bag, occupants
should not lean on or sleep against
the door. In these situations, the out-
of- position occupant would be too
close to an inflating air bag, and may
suffer severe injury.
Do not attach any objects to, or place
any objects over, the steering wheel
or dashboard. Do not place any ob-
jects between the air bag and the dri-
ver or front passenger. These objects
may interfere with air bag operation
or may be propelled by the air bag
in the event of a crash. Either of these
conditions may cause severe injury.
For vehicles with side air bags, do not
place seat covers on the front seats,
because seat covers could restrict the
air bag’s inflation. Also, do not place
any cup holders on the door, as the
cup holder could be propelled by the
air bag in the event of a crash. Either
of these conditions may cause severe
injury.
WARNING
A seat belt helps keep you in the proper
position for maximum protection when an
air bag inflates. Adjust your seat as far back
as possible while still maintaining control
of the vehicle. Sit fully back in your seat;
sit up straight; do not lean over the steer-
ing wheel or dashboard. Front occupants
should not lean on or sleep against the
door. Please refer to the “Seat Adjust-
ment” section and the “Seat Belts and
Child Restraint Systems” section in the
“BEFORE DRIVING” section for details
on proper seat and seat belt adjustments.
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GENERAL WARNINGS
Never travel with objects on
your lap, in front of your
chest or with a pipe, pencil, etc. be-
tween your lips; injury may result in
the event of the air bag being trig-
gered.
WARNING
Remember that with the key
engaged and at ON, even if
the engine is not running, the air bags
may be triggered on a stationary ve-
hicle if it is bumped by another mov-
ing car. Therefore, never seat children
on the front seat even when the ve-
hicle is stationary. On the other hand
remember that if the key is at LOCK,
no safety system (air bags or preten-
sioners) is triggered in the event of an
impact; in this case, failure to come
into action cannot be considered as a
sign that the system is not working
properly.
WARNING
If the vehicle has been stolen
or an attempt to steal it has
been made, if it has been subjected to
vandals or floods, have the air bag
system checked by Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
Do not wash the seat back
rest with pressurised water
or steam (by hand or at automatic
seat washing stations).
WARNING
The front air bag is triggered
for shocks greater in magni-
tude that the pretensioners. For im-
pacts between these two thresholds,
it is therefore normal that only the
pretensioners are triggered.
WARNING
Do not hook rigid objects to
the coat hooks and to the
support handles.
WARNING
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SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT
(for versions/markets, where provided)
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When the driver doesn’t buckle his or her
seat belt, this light will come on.
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This light blinks or comes on for several
seconds when the ignition switch is turned
to the “ON” position so you can check if
the light is working.
The light will come on and stay on if there
is a problem in the air bag system or the
seat belt pretensioner system (for ver-
sions/markets, where provided). CHARGING LIGHT
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This light comes on when the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” position, and
goes out when the engine is started. The
light will come on and remain on if there
is something wrong with the battery charg-
ing system. If the light comes on when the
engine is running, the charging system
should be inspected immediately by your
Fiat Dealership.For details about the seat belt reminder, re-
fer to “Seat Belts and Child Restraint Sys-
tems” in the “BEFORE DRIVING” section.
“AIR BAG” LIGHT
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Change the engine oil and
filter at the first blink of the
light. If you keep operating the engine
after the light blinks, severe engine
damage can result.
WARNING
If this light comes on when the engine is
running, you should change the engine oil
and oil filter immediately since the moni-
toring system has calculated that oil life
has been diminished by detecting a dete-
rioration, increase or decrease of engine
oil.
When the engine oil and oil filter are
changed, and the oil life monitoring sys-
tem is reset, this light will go out. For de-
tails on how to change the engine oil, re-
fer to “Changing Engine Oil and Filter” in
“INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE”
section. Whenever the engine oil is
changed, the light must be reset to mon-
itor the next oil change timing properly.
To reset the light, consult your Fiat Deal-
ership.
If the “AIR BAG” light does
not blink or come on briefly
when the ignition switch is turned to
the “ON” position, stays on for more
than 10 seconds, or comes on while
driving, the air bag system or the seat
belt pretensioner system (for ver-
sions/markets, where provided) may
not work properly. Have both systems
inspected by an authorized Fiat Deal-
ership.
WARNING
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FRONT SEAT HEATER
(for versions/markets, where provided)
With the ignition switch in the “ON” po-
sition, push in one or both of the seat
heater switches to warm the correspond-
ing seat(s). The indicator light below the
switch will also come on. To turn off the
seat heater, push in the switch again. The
indicator light below the switch will go off.
IMPORTANT To avoid damaging the
heater element:
Do not subject the front seats to heavy
impacts, such as children jumping on
them.
Do not cover the seat with any insu-
lating materials such as blankets or
cushions.
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Improperly using the seat
heater can be hazardous. An
occupant can suffer burns even if the
heating temperature is fairly low, if the
occupant is wearing thin pants, a thin
skirt or shorts and leaves the heater on
for long periods.
Avoid using the seat heater for these
occupants:
– People who have reduced feeling in
their legs, including the elderly or
those with certain disabilities.
– Small children, or anyone with sen-
sitive skin.
– People who are asleep or under the
influence of alcohol or other drugs
which make them tired.
WARNING
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HIGHWAY DRIVING
When driving at high-speed, pay attention
to the following:
❒Stopping distance progressively in-
creases with vehicle speed. Apply the
brakes far enough ahead of the stopping
point to allow for the extra stopping
distance.
❒On rainy days, “Aquaplaning” can occur.
“Aquaplaning” is the loss of direct con-
tact between the road surface and the
vehicle’s tires due to a water film form-
ing between them. Steering or braking
the vehicle while “Aquaplaning” can be
very difficult, and loss of control can oc-
cur. Keep speed down when the road
surface is wet.
❒At high speeds, the vehicle may be af-
fected by side winds. Therefore, reduce
speed and be prepared for unexpect-
ed buffeting, which can occur at the ex-
its of tunnels, when passing by a cut of
a hill, or when being overtaken by large
vehicles, etc.
DRIVING ON HILLS
❒When climbing steep hills, the vehicle
may begin to slow down and show a
lack of power. If this happens, you
should shift to a lower gear so that the
engine will again be operating in its nor-
mal power range. Shift rapidly to pre-
vent the vehicle from losing momen-
tum.
❒When driving down a hill, the engine
should be used for braking by shifting
into a lower gear. (Do this with EITHER
an automatic or manual transaxle.)
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– Wear Your Seat Belts at All
Times. Even though air bags
are equipped at the front seating po-
sitions, the driver and all passengers
should be properly restrained at all
times, using the seat belts provided.
Refer to the “Seat Belts and Child Re-
straint Systems” section for instruc-
tions on proper use of the seat belts.
– Never drive while under the influ-
ence of alcohol or other drugs. Alco-
hol and drugs can seriously impair
your ability to drive safely, greatly in-
creasing the risk of injury to yourself
and others. You should also avoid dri-
ving when you are tired, sick, irritat-
ed, or under stress.
WARNING
Try not to hold the brake
pedal down too long or too
often while going down a steep or
long hill. This could cause the brakes
to overheat, resulting in reduced
braking efficiency. Failure to take this
precaution could result in loss of ve-
hicle control.
WARNING
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You should take extreme
care when working on your
vehicle to prevent accidental injury.
Here are a few precautions that you
should be especially careful to ob-
serve:
– To prevent damage or unintended
activation of the air bag system or
seat belt pretensioner system, be sure
the battery is disconnected and the
ignition switch has been in the
“LOCK” position for at least 90 sec-
onds before performing any electrical
service work on your Fiat. Do not
touch air bag system components,
seat belt pretensioner system com-
ponents or wires.
The wires are wrapped with yellow
tape or yellow tubing, and the cou-
plers are yellow for easy identifica-
tion.
– Do not leave the engine running in
garages or other confined areas.
WARNING
– When the engine is run-
ning, keep hands, clothing,
tools, and other objects away from
the fan and drive belt. Even though
the fan may not be moving, it can au-
tomatically turn on without warning.
– When it is necessary to do service
work with the engine running, make
sure that the parking brake is set ful-
ly and the transaxle is in Neutral (for
manual transaxle vehicles) or Park
(for automatic transaxle vehicles).
– Do not touch ignition wires or oth-
er ignition system parts when starting
the engine or when the engine is run-
ning, or you could receive an electric
shock.
– Be careful not to touch a hot en-
gine, exhaust manifold and pipes,
muffler, radiator and water hoses.
– Do not allow smoking, sparks, or
flames around gasoline or the bat-
tery. Flammable fumes are present.
– Do not get under your vehicle if it is
supported only with the portable jack
provided in your vehicle.
WARNING
– Be careful not to cause ac-
cidental short circuits be-
tween the positive and negative bat-
tery terminals.
– Keep used oil, coolant, and other
fluids away from children and pets.
Dispose of used fluids properly; nev-
er pour them on the ground, into sew-
ers, etc.
WARNING
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– Fluid level check............................. 196
– Gearshift lever............................... 132
– If you cannot shift lever out
of “P” (Park)................................... 238
– Selector position indicator .......... 89
– Specific fluid.................................... 196
– Using the transaxle........................ 156
Battery ................................................. 213
– Replacement ................................... 214
Before driving....................................... 9
Bodywork care..................................... 239
Brakes
– ABS................................................... 162
– Brake fluid....................................... 205
– Brake pedal ..................................... 206
– Brakes.............................................. 205
– Braking ............................................. 161
– Parking brake lever.................130-207
– Technical specifications ................ 252
– Vacuum brake ................................ 161
Bulbs
– Replacement ................................... 221
– Type.................................................. 251
Capacities ............................................ 254
Catalytic converter.............................. 167Children
– Child-proof locks........................... 22
– Child restraint systems ................ 37
– Installation with Isofix type
anchorages...................................41-42
– Installation with lap-shoulder
seat belts......................................... 42
Cigar lighter .......................................... 95
Clock ...................................................... 90
Clutch..............................................131-208
– Pedal................................................. 208
Corrosion prevention......................... 240
CO
2emissions...................................... 27
Cruise Control ..................................... 69
Cup holder ............................................ 142
Daily inspection checklist ................ 150
Declaration of conformity ................. 256
Dimensions........................................... 253
Dipped beam headlights
– Bulb replacement........................... 222
– Control ............................................ 63
Doors
– Central door locking system....... 13
– Child-proof locks........................... 22
– Dead lock ........................................ 14
– Door locks ...................................... 12
ABS ...................................................... 162
Air bags ................................................. 47
– Front................................................ 48
– General warnings........................... 55
– How the system works ................ 52
– Servicing........................................... 54
– Side................................................... 50
Air cleaner............................................. 201
Air conditioning.............................100-104
Ashtray................................................... 95
Assist grips............................................ 140
Audio systems...................................... 110
– Antenna ........................................... 113
– Anti-theft system (SEC) ............... 122
– Cautions on handling .................... 111
– CD Changer................................... 118
– CD player........................................ 117
– Error display messages................. 125
– FM/MW/LW CD Player with
CD Changer control .................... 110
– General ............................................ 113
– Listening to a CD .......................... 112
– MP3/WMA Player.......................... 120
– Radio................................................ 114
– RDS (Radio Data System)............ 115
– Remote audio controls ................ 126
– Troubleshooting ............................ 124
Automatic Transaxle (AT) Fluid ....... 196
– Changing oil .................................... 197
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Mirrors
– Defroster......................................... 93
– Electric mirrors.............................. 28
– Inside rearview mirror ................. 27
– Outside rearview mirror ............. 27
MP3/WMA Player ................................ 119
Odometer ........................................... 87
Operating your vehicle....................... 149
Original spare parts............................. 2
Other controls and equipment......... 129
Parking brake lever ........................... 130
Parking lights ......................................... 63
Pedals..................................................... 131
Performance ......................................... 254
Pretensioners for seat belts .............. 45
Radio antenna...................................... 147
Rear door.............................................. 23
Rear fog light......................................... 64
Rear window washer
– Switch............................................... 66
Rear window wiper
– Blades............................................... 229
– Control ............................................ 66
Recirculated air.............................100-104
Refuelling/Capacities....................10-254
Remote audio controls....................... 126
Roof rails or roof rack anchors ........ 147
Running-in.............................................. 167
Seat back pocket ................................ 145
Seat belts............................................... 31
– Height adjuster............................... 36
– Pretensioners................................. 45
– Seat belt hangers............................ 36
– Seat belt inspection....................... 37
– Seat belt reminder (S.B.R.) .......... 35
– Use.................................................... 33
– Warnings......................................... 31
Seats
– Front (adjustment) ........................ 29
– Front seat heater........................... 139
– Seat back pocket............................ 145
Service station guide........................... 3
Shopping hook...................................... 145
Snow chains .......................................... 171
Spare tire........................................144-211
Spark plugs............................................ 202
Speedometer........................................ 84
Spot light................................................ 138
Starting the engine............................... 152
– If the engine is flooded................. 236
– If the starter does not operate... 236
– Jump starting................................... 233
Steering.................................................. 207
Steering column controls................... 57
Sun visors .............................................. 137
Supplement (declaration
of conformity).................................... 255 Instrument cluster............................... 73
– Meter illumination (control) ....... 90
Instrument panel.............................71-72
Interior light.......................................... 138
Isofix type child restraint system
(installation)..................................41-42
Jack ......................................................... 144
Jacking instructions.............................. 232
Jump starting instructions .................. 233
Keys ....................................................... 11
– Battery replacement..................... 20
– Keyless Entry.................................. 18
Keyless Entry System.......................... 18
Keyless Start System........................... 15
Luggage compartment
– Luggage compartment cover....... 146
– Luggage compartment light ......... 146
– Luggage restraint loops ................ 145
Main beam headlights ........................ 63
– Bulb replacement........................... 222
Maintenance (programmed) .............. 183
– Maintenance schedule................... 185
– Severe driving conditions............. 190
Manual heating and air conditioning
system.................................................. 100
– Maintenance............................108-230
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