2010 FIAT LINEA RHD open bonnet

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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IMPORTANT Before opening the bonnet,
check that windscreen wiper arms are not
lifted from the windscreen.CLOSING THE BONNET
Proceed as follows:
hold the bonnet up with one hand and
with the other remove rod C-fig. 79
from seat Eand fit it back into its catch
D-fig. 78;
lower the bonnet to approximately 20
centimetres from the engine compart-
ment and let it drop. Make sure that the
bonnet is completely closed and not
only fastened by the safety catch by try-
ing to open it. If it is not perfectly
closed, open the bonnet and repeat the
procedure. No not simply press it.
IMPORTANT Always check that the bon-
net is closed properly to avoid its opening
while the car is travelling.
fig. 76F0R0080mfig. 77F0R0079m
fig. 79F0R0082m
fig. 78F0R0081m
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Normal maintenance of paintwork consists
in washing the car: the frequency depends
on the conditions and environment where
the car is used. For example, it is advisable
to wash the car more often in areas with
a high environmental pollution or on roads
sprinkled with salt.
To correctly wash the car:
remove the aerial from the roof to pre-
vent damage to it if the car is washed in
an automatic system;
wash the body using a low pressure jet
of water;
wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy so-
lution over the bodywork, frequently
rinsing with the sponge;
rinse well with water and dry with a jet
of air or a chamois leather.
Dry the parts less in sight particularly care-
ful ly, such as the door fram es and the
headlight frames, where water may stag-
nate more easily. It is a good idea to leave
the car in the open for a while after wash-
ing it to give time for the water to evap-
orate.Do not wash the car after it has been
parked in the sun or when the engine is
bonnet is hot: this could take the shine off
the paint.
Exterior plastic parts must be cleaned in
the same way as the rest of the car.
Where possible, do not park under trees;
the resinous substance many species re-
lease give the paint a dull appearance and
increase the possibility of triggering rust
processes.
IMPORTANT Bir d droppings must be
washed off immediately and thoroughly as
the acid they contain is partic ularly ag-
gressive.
Detergents cause water pollu-
tion. The car should be washed
in areas equipped for collect-
ing and purifying the liquid
used in the washing process.
Windows
Use specific window cleaner products.
Use also clean cloths to avoid scratching
the glass or damaging the transparency.
IMPORTANT The inside of the rear win-
dow should be wiped gently with a cloth
in the direction of the filaments to avoid
damaging the heating device.
Engine compartment
Wash the engine compartment carefully
after the end of the winter. Be careful not
to direct the jet of water onto electronic
control units. Adequately protect the up-
per air vents to prevent damage to the
windscreen wiper motor. Have this op-
eration performed at a specialised work-
shop.
IMPORTANT Perform this operation on
a cold engine and with the key at STOP.
After the washing operation, make sure
that the various protections (e.g. rubber
caps and guards) have not removed or
damaged.
Front headlights
IMPORTANT Never use aromatic sub-
stances (e.g.: petrol) or ketenes (e.g.: ace-
tone) for cleaning front headlight plastic
lens.
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WARNING
LIGHTS AND
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DEVICES
ABS system ....................................... 71
Accessories purchased
- by the owner ................................ 74
Additional heater .............................. 41
Air bag
- front ...............................................
87
Air cleaner ......................................... 149
Adjustable Air vents ......................... 38
Ashtray ................................................ 63
At the filling station ......................... 75
Automatic climate
- control system .............................
44
Battery
- checking the charge ....................149
- jump starting ................................
112
- recharging ..................................... 135
Bodywork
- maintenance ................................. 155

Bonnet ................................................
68Boot .................................................... 67
- extension ...................................... 68
- opening/closing the tailgate ...... 67
- emergency opening .................... 65
Boot light ........................................... 56
Brakes
- fluid level ....................................... 148
- technical data ............................... 164
Bulb (replacement)
- general instructions ....................
119
- types of bulbs ............................... 119
Capacities ......................................... 172
Car inactivity ..................................... 100
Car maintenance
- periodical checks ........................ 143
- scheduled servicing .................... 138
- service schedule ................. 139-142
- use of the car under
heavy conditions ..........................
143
Carrying children safely .................. 83
Ceiling lights ...................................... 54
- boot light ...................................... 56
- courtesy ........................................ 56
- front ............................................... 54
- rear ................................................ 54
Chassis (marking) ............................ 160
Checking fluid ................................... 144
Child lock .......................................... 65
Cigar lighter ...................................... 62
Code Card ........................................ 8
Consumption
- engine oil ...................................... 146
Controls ............................................. 57
Correct use of the car ....................
92
Courtesy lights ................................. 56
- bulb replacement ........................ 127
- control button ............................. 56
Current outlet .................................. 55
Dashboard ........................................ 5
- Right hand drive version .............. 5
Dashboard and controls ................. 4
Dead lock device .............................. 59
Digital display .................................... 16
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