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In this case, turn the key to STOPand
then back to MAR; try with the other
keys provided if the problem persists .
Contact a Fiat Dealership if you still
can’t start the engine.
IMPORTANT Each key has its own code
which must be stored by the system ECU.
Conta ct a Fiat Dealersh ip to have
new keys (up to eight) stored. Warning light
coming on when driving
If the warning light turns on, this
means that the system is running a self-
test (for example for a voltage drop).
If the warning light stays on, con-
tact a Fiat Dealership.
The electronic components
inside the key may be dam-
aged if the key is submitted to
sharp knocks.OPERATION
Each time the car is started turning the ig-
nition key to MAR, the Fiat CODE sys-
tem control unit sends a recognition code
to the engine control unit to deactivate
the inhibitor.
The code is sent only if the Fiat CODE
system control unit has recognised the
code transmitted from the key.
Each time the ignitio n key is turned to
STOP, the Fiat CODE system deactivates
the functions of the engine electronic con-
trol unit.
If the code has not been recognised cor-
rectly, the warning light turns on ac-
companied by the related message on the
display (see section “Warning lights and
messages”).
SAFETY
DEVICES CORRECT USE
OF THE
CAR
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
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EXTENDING THE BOOT
fig. 74/cF0R0075m
Maximum extension
Tilt the rear seat completely to obtain
maximum boot extension.
Proceed as follows:
completely lower the rear seat head re-
straints;
tip the cushions forward;
pull the fastening devices A-fig. 74/c
upwards to release the backrests and
fold them onto the cushion.
fig. 75F0R0078m
To return the rear seat back to its
original position fig. 75
Lift the backrests and push them back un-
til your hear both fastening mechanisms
click and return the cushions to the nor-
mal position of use.
IMPORTANT When return the backrest
to the position of use,
make sure it is cor-
rectly fastened and you hear the lock click.
Make sure the backrest is
properly secured at both
sides to prevent it moves forward in
the event of sharp braking causing in-
juries to passengers.
WARNING
BONNET
OPENING THE BONNET
Proceed as follows:
pull lever fig. 76in the direction of the
arrow;
operate lever A-fig. 77as shown in the
figure;
lift the bonnet and at the same time re-
lease the rod D-fig. 78from the catch,
then fit end C-fig. 79 of the rod into
the bonnet recess E.
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DEVICES CORRECT USE
OF THE
CAR
MESSAGES
EMERGENCY
MAINTENANCE
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY LIGHTS AND
CAR
DASHBOARD
IN AN
TECHNICAL
WARNING
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79
CORRECT USE
OF THE
CAR
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES
IMPORTANT Make sure the backrest is
correctly fastened when returning it to the
position of normal use after folding it. S.B.R. SYSTEM
The car is fitted with the S.B.R. system
(Seat Belt Reminder), consisting of a
buzzer which,
together with the turning
on of warning light on the instrument
panel, warns the driver to fasten the seat
belt.
The buzzer can be deactivated (until the
next engine stop) as follows:
fasten the driver’s seat belt;
turn the ignition key to MAR;
wait for over 20 seconds and then re-
lease one of the seat belts.
For permanent deactivation, contact Fiat
Dealership.
With digital display, the S.B.R. system can
only be reset at Fiat Dealership.
Remember that in the event
of a violent collision, back
seat passengers not wearing seat belts
also represent a serious danger for
the front seat passengers.
WARNING
Make sure the backrest is
properly secured at both
sides to prevent it moves forward in
the event of sharp braking causing in-
juries to passengers.
WARNING
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GROUP 0 and 0+
Babies up to 13 kg must be carried facing
backwards on a cradle seat, which, sup-
porting the head,
does not induce stress
on the neck in the event of sharp decel-
eration.
The cradle is restrained by the car
seat
belts fig. 7and in turn it must restrain the
child with its own belts.
fig. 7F0R0092m
The figures are indicative for assembly purposes only. Refer to the in-
structions supplied with the child restraint.
WARNING
Some child restraint systems for weight group 0 and 1 have a rear at-
tachment to the car seat belts and its own seat belts for securing the child.
Due to their weight, they may be dangerous if incorrectly mounted (e.g. if fastened
to the car seat belts with a cushion in between). Follow the assembly instructions
carefully.
WARNING
fig. 8F0R0093mfig. 9F0R0094m
GROUP 2
Children from 15 to 25 kg may use the car
seat belts directly fig. 9. The child seat is
only needed to position the child correctly
with respect to the belts so that the di-
agonal section crosses the child’s chest
and never the neck and is snug on the hips
not the abdomen. GROUP 1
Starting from 9 kg to 18 kg in weight,
chil-
dren may be carried facing forwards, with
seat fitted with front cushion, through
which the car seat belt restrains both child
and seat fig. 8.
The figure is indicative for
assembly purposes only. Re-
fer to the instructions supplied with
the child restraint.
WARNING
CORRECT USE
OF THE
CAR
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES
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IF AN INTERIOR LIGHT
BURNS OUT
For the type of bulb and power rating, see
“When needing to change a bulb”.
FRONT CEILING LIGHT
To replace the bulbs proceed as follows:
work in the points shown by the ar-
rows and remove light A-fig. 21;
open the protection lid B-fig. 22;
replace bulbs Creleasing them from the
side contacts; make sure that new bulbs
are correctly clamped between contacts;
re-close the lid B-fig. 22and secure light
A-fig. 21into its housing locking it
properly.
REAR CEILING LIGHT
(where provided)
To replace the bulbs proceed as follows:
work in the points shown by the ar-
rows and remove light D-fig. 23;
open the protection lid E-fig. 24;change the bulb F-fig. 24releasing it
from the side contacts and making sure
the new bulb is correctly fastened be-
tween the contacts;re-close the protection lid E-fig. 24
and secure light D-fig. 23into its hous-
ing locking it properly.
fig. 21F0R0115m
fig. 22F0R0117m
fig. 23F0R0116m
fig. 24F0R0118m
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CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
AND CONTROLS
DEVICES
MAINTENANCE
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES IN AN
EMERGENCY
DASHBOARD
SAFETY
CAR
TECHNICAL
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