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WARNING
When the passenger seat is folded away,
t
he space created cannot be used for
loading.When the vehicle is in motion, you are
therefore advised to remove or secure any
objects that might interfere with the driver. If
there is no partition between the cab and
the load compartment , tall objects or packages
may take up part of the passenger area. Make
sure that these items are well secured by using
the available hooks and that they cannot
interfere with the driver.
ACCESSING REAR SEATS (Combi versions)
Open one of the two sliding side doors to access the
rear seats (see "Doors" in this section).
FIXED PARTITION (for N1 4 seat
versions)
This is located behind the backrest of the rear seats
fig. 21.
fig. 21F0T0340
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REAR
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Lift up to use.
To put the headrests away, press buttons A fig. 23 fig.
24 and push them down into the backrest.To extract the headrests, raise them until you hear
the click (which indicates they are in "all extracted"
position).
IMPORTANT The headrests must always be in the
"all extracted" position when the rear seats are
in use.
fig. 23F0T0054
fig. 24 - N1 versions (4 seats)F0T0341
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EMERGENCY OPENING FROM THE INSIDE
In the event of an emergency, you can open the
tailgate from inside as follows:
❒Open the sliding side door and fully fold the rear
seats;
❒from inside the boot, press lever A fig. 63 and
open the tailgate.
WARNING
If you are travelling in areas with few
f
illing stations and you want to
transport fuel in a spare tank, comply with the
law by using only an approved, suitably secured
tank.However, the risks in case of collision
increase.
WARNING
Never exceed the maximum allowed
load
in the boot (see "Technical
Specifications" section). Make sure that the
objects are well arranged in the boot so that
they will not be projected forwards following
sudden braking.
DOUBLE REAR SWING DOORS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The double rear swing doors fig. 64 are fitted with a
spring-loaded system that stops them when they
have opened to an angle of approximately 90
degrees.
fig. 63F0T0285fig. 64F0T0139
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If the seat is completely folded down, remove the
parcel shelf as described and store it horizontally
between the back of the front seats and the folded
rear seat.
To refit the parcel shelf, follow the same procedure
in reverse.WARNING
You must not use the folded rear seat to
carr
y luggage.The load could be thrown
forward into the back of the front seats,
seriously injuring the occupants.
EXTENDING THE BOOT
Proceed as follows:
❒open the tailgate and remove the parcel shelf (as
described in the previous paragraph);
❒completely lower the rear seat headrest;
❒move the seat belt to the side, making sure that it
is fully extended and not twisted;
fig. 69F0T0062
fig. 70F0T0456
BA
fig. 71F0T0444
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To fix the seat, take the red straps A shown in fig. 74
and fix the ends of the straps in position A and B as
shown in fig. 75Versions with split rear seat
To further expand the load compartment, pull tabs A
and B fig. 76 behind the rear seat backrests and fold
seats and backrests forwards.
fig. 75F0T0446
fig. 76F0T0289
A
fig. 77F0T0447
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SAFETY
SEAT BELTS
USING THE SEAT BELTS
Wear the belt keeping the torso upright and rested
against the backrest.
To fasten the seat belts, hold the tongue A fig. 96and
insert it into the buckle B, until the locking click is
heard.
If the seat belt jams, let it rewind for a short stretch,
then pull it out again without jerking.
To unfasten the seat belts, press button C. Guide the
seat belt with your hand while it is rewinding, to
prevent it from twisting.
WARNING
Never press button C fig. 96 when
t
ravelling.
Through the reel, the belt automatically adapts to
the body of the passenger wearing it, allowing
freedom of movement.
The reel may lock up when the vehicle is parked on a
steep slope: this is perfectly normal. Furthermore,
the reel mechanism locks the belt if it is pulled
sharply or in the event of sudden braking, collisions
and high-speed bends.
All rear seats are fitted with inertia seat belts with
three anchor points and a reel.
WARNING
Remember that , in the event of a violent
c
ollision, back seat passengers not
wearing seat belts represent a serious danger
for the front seat passengers as well as for
themselves.
fig. 96F0T0147
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The rear seat belts must be used as shown in the
diagram in fig. 97 or fig. 98.
IMPORTANT The red band B on the levers A used
for folding the seat will not appear when the
backrest is correct secured. This red band indicates
that the backrest is not secured.IMPORTANT When putting the seats back to their
normal position, make sure the seat belts are
positioned so they are ready to use.
WARNING
Make sure the backrest is properly
sec
ured at both sides (red bands B not
visible) to prevent it moving forward in the
event of sharp braking, causing injuries to
passengers.
fig. 97F0T0193
fig. 98 - N1 versions (4 seats)F0T0342
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WARNING
For maximum safety, keep the back of
y
our seat upright , lean back into it
and make sure the seat belt fits closely across
your chest and hips. Always fasten the seat belts
on both the front and the rear seats! Travelling
without seat belts will increase the risk of
severe injury and even death in the event of an
accident .
WARNING
Never disassemble or tamper with the
seat
belt or pretensioner components. All
operations must be performed by qualified and
authorised personnel. Always go to a Fiat
Dealership.IMPORTANT Each seat belt must be used by only
one person. Never travel with a child sitting on the
passenger's lap and a single belt to protect them
both fig. 101. In general, do not place any objects
between the person and the belt.
WARNING
If the belt has been subjected to heavy
s
tress, for example after an accident ,
it should be changed completely together with
the anchors, anchor fastening screws and the
pretensioner. In fact , even if the belt has no
visible defects, it could have lost its resilience.
fig. 100F0T0004fig. 101F0T0005
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