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USING THE MIDDLE SEAT
BELT
The seat belt is provided with a dou-
ble buckle and fastening tab.
To prepare the seat belt for use, ex-
tract the tabs from seat HandP-fig.
5of the winder and pull the seat belt,
making the webbing run. Avoid twist-
ing and tugging. Then insert tab G-
fig. 6into the buckle Lwith button
M.
To use the belt, make the webbing run
further and insert the fastening tab I-
fig. 6in the seat of the buckle N.
To release the belt: press button O-fig.
6and accompany the belt as it winds
back to prevent twisting.
Expanding the boot: release the
buckle by pressing M-fig. 6and ac-
company the belt to prevent it from
twisting. Position the tab Iin the seat
P-fig. 5and the tab G-fig. 6in the
seatH-fig. 5 in the winder.
IMPORTANT Arrange the seat belt
for use as described above after repo-
sitioning the seats.
fig. 5L0D0311m
fig. 6L0D0310m
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 passen-
gers.
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fig. 14L0C0425m
Due to its different anchoring system,
an Isofix child restraint must be an-
chored to the proper lower metal rings
A-fig. 15, between rear seat back and
cushion. The upper belt (provided
with the child restrain) must be then
secured to ring D-fig. 16set in the
boot at child’s seat level.
fig. 15L0C0140m
It is possible to have a mixed assem-
bly of the traditional child seats and
the Universal Isofix ones.
Remember that in case of Universal
Isofix child restrain systems, you can
only use all those seats approved with
the marking ECE R44/03 “Universal
Isofix”.
The Universal Isofix “Duo Plus” child
seat and the special “G 0/1” seat are
available from Lineaccessori Fiat.
For any further details on installa-
tion/use, refer to the instruction man-
ual for the child seat.
fig. 16L0C0143m
Fit the child seat when the
car is stationary. The
child seat is correctly anchored to
the brackets when you hear the
click. Follow the instructions for
assembly, disassembly and posi-
tioning that the manufacturer mu
st supply with the child seat.
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RUNNING COSTS
Here are some suggestions which may
help you to keep the running costs of
your vehicle down and lower the
amount of toxic emissions released
into the atmosphere.
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
Car maintenance
Have checks and adjustments carried
out in accordance with the “Service
schedule”.
Ty r e s
Check tyre pressure regularly at least
once every four weeks: excessively low
pressure will increase consumption
because rolling resistance will be
higher.
Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with an overloaded
boot. The weight of the car (especially
when driving in town) and its trim
greatly affects consumption and sta-
bility.Roof rack/ski rack
Remove the roof rack or the ski rack
from the roof after use. These acces-
sories decrease aerodynamic penetra-
tion of the car and have a negative ef-
fect on consumption. It is better to use
a trailer to transport particularly
bulky objects.
Electric devices
Use electric devices only for the
amount of time needed. Rear heated
window, additional headlights, wind-
screen wipers and heater fan need a
considerable amount of energy, there-
fore increasing the requirement of
current increases fuel consumption
(up to +25% in the urban cycle).
Climate control
The climate control system requires
higher fuel consumption (up to +20%
in average): use the air vents when the
external temperature allows to.
Spoilers
The use of non-certified aerodynamic
items may adversely affect air drag
and fuel consumption levels.DRIVING STYLE
Starting
Do not warm the engine up with the
car standing: the engine warms up
very slowly in these conditions, in-
creasing consumption and emissions.
It is advisable to start off immediately
and slowly keeping the engine speed
down: the engine will warm up much
faster this way.
Unnecessary actions
Avoid revving up when starting at
traffic lights or before stopping the
engine. The latter action, like dou-
bling the clutch, is unnecessary and
causes increase of consumption and
pollution.
Gear selection
Use a higher gear as soon as traffic
and road conditions allow. Using a
low gear for faster acceleration will in-
crease consumption.
In the same way improper use of a
high gear increases consumption,
emissions an engine wear.
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BUMP STARTING
Never bump start the engine by push-
ing, towing or driving downhill. This
could cause a flow of fuel into the cat-
alytic converter and damage it beyond
repair.
IMPORTANT Remember that the
brake servo and the electric power
steering system are not activated un-
til the engine is started, a greater ef-
fort will therefore be required to press
the brake pedal or turn the steering
wheel.
Indicate that the car is
standing according to the
laws in force: emergency lights, re-
fracting warning triangle, etc. Pas-
sengers should leave the car, partic-
ularly if it is very loaded, and wait
for the wheel to be changed away
from on-coming traffic. Arrange
wedges or other suitable material
under the wheels to block the car on
slopes or rough roads.
WARNINGAutomatic FIX & GO
QUICK TYRE
REPAIR KIT
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The automatic Fix & Go quick tyre
repair kit fig. 3is placed in the boot.
The kit includes:
❒bottleAcontaining sealer and fit-
ted with:
– filling pipe B;
– an adhesive label Cwith the
message “max. 80 km/h” to be
apply in a position clearly visi-
ble by the driver (on the dash-
board) after repairing the tyre;
❒instruction brochure (see fig. 4), to
be used for prompt and proper use
of the quick repair kit and to be
then handed to the personnel
charged with handling the treated
tyre;
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fig. 3L0D0361m
fig. 4L0D0362m
❒compressor Dincluding gauge and
connections;
❒a pair of protection gloves located
in the side space of the compressor;
❒adapters for inflating different ele-
ments.
The quick repair kit container in the
boot under the mat also contains the
screwdriver and tow rings.
Give the instruction book-
let to the tyre repair work-
shop personnel.
WARNING
IMPORTANT Do not use the quick
repair kit if the tyre was damaged by
running on a flat.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
The sealing fluid of the quick tyre re-
pair kit is effective with external tem-
peratures between 20 °C –and
+50 °C.
The sealing fluid will expire.
The kit cannot be used to
repair damage to the tyre
sidewall. Do not use the quick re-
pair kit if the tyre was damaged by
running on a flat.
The damage cannot be repaired
with the kit if the wheel rim is
damaged (deformation of the chan-
nel causing leakage of air). Do not
remove the foreign body (screw or
nail) from the tyre.
Do not operate the compressor for
longer than 20 consecutive min-
utes. Risk of overheating. The
quick repair kit is not suitable for
definitive repairs. The tyres may
only be repaired temporarily.
WARNING
In the event of a puncture
caused by foreign bodies,
the kit may be used to re-
pair tyres showing dam-
ages on the track or shoulder up to
max 4 mm diameter.
Replace the cylinder con-
taining the sealant after the
expiration date. Dispose of
the cylinder and the sealant
liquid properly. Dispose according to
the national and local laws in force.
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Incorrect wheel cup as-
sembly may cause it to
come off when the car is travelling.
Never tamper with the inflation
valve. Never introduce tools of any
kind between rim and tyre. Check
tyre and space saver spare wheel
pressure regularly referring to the
values shown in the “Technical
Specifications” chapter.
WARNINGImportant notes:
❒the jack cannot be repaired: replace
with an original spare part if dam-
aged;
❒no tool other than its cranking de-
vice may be fitted on the jack.
To change a wheel proceed as follows:
❒stop the car in a position so that it
is not a danger for on-coming traf-
fic and where you can replace the
wheel safely. The ground must be
flat and compact;
❒turn the engine off and pull up the
handbrake.
❒engage first gear or reverse;
❒lift the boot mat;
❒loosen the fastening device A-fig.
10;
❒take out the tool container Band
take it near to the wheel to be
changed;
❒take the space saver spare wheel
C;
L0D0161mfig. 10
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Versions with alloy rims
❒Check that the hub contact sur-
faces are clean;
❒fit the normal wheel centring it on
the pins, lead in the fastening
screws and tighten them using the
wrench provided;
❒lower the car and remove the jack;
❒using the wrench provided, fully
tighten the bolts in the sequence
shown in fig. 15.
❒snap fit the wheel cup on the hub.When you have finished
❒stow the spare wheel in the space
provided in the boot;
❒fit the jack partially open in its
box forcing it lightly to prevent it
from vibrating when travelling;
❒put the tools back into their places
in the container;
❒arrange the container and tools in
the spare wheel and secure the fas-
tening device;
❒rearrange the preformed boot
cover correctly. WHEN NEEDING
TO CHANGE A
BULB
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
❒When a bulb is not working, check
that the corresponding fuse is in-
tact before replacing it: refer to the
“If a fuse blows” paragraph in this
chapter for fuse location.
❒before changing a bulb check the
contacts for oxidation;
❒burnt bulbs must be replaced by
others of the same type and power;
❒always check the height of the
headlight beam after changing a
bulb.
Halogen lamps must be
handled holding the metal-
lic part only. Touching the
transparent part of the bulb
with your fingers may reduce the in-
tensity of the emitted light and even
compromise duration of the lamp it-
self.
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Bulbs Figure ref. Type Power
Main beam headlightsEH3 55W
Dipped beam headlights DH7LL 55W
Front sidelights AW5WLL 5W
Front fog lights (for versions/markets, where provided)EH1 55W
Front direction indicators (amber)BPY21W 21W
Side direction indicators AWY5W 5W
Rear direction indicators BPY21W 21W
Reversing lights BP21W 21W
Rear fog lights BP21W 21W
Number plate lights CC5W 5W
Front ceiling light AW5W 10W
Rear ceiling lightAW5W 10W
Rear ceiling lights (with sunroof)AW5W 5W
Boot light AW5W 5W