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Distance to cover
This value shows the distance to be cov-
ered yet, under active navigation condi-
tion.
Trip distance
This value shows the distance covered
from the start of the journey, after reset-
ting (Reset).
Average consumption
This value shows the average consump-
tion from the start of the journey, after
resetting (Reset).
Average speed
This value shows the vehicle average
speed calculated from the start of the
journey, after resetting (Reset).
TRIP COMPUTER
The trip computer enables to display in se-
quence, by pressing repeatedly button
fig. 16set on the top of the steering col-
umn stalk, the following values:
range, instant consumption, distance
to cover, trip 1 (trip distance, aver-
age consumption, average speed)
and trip 2 (trip distance, average
consumption, average speed).
This information is displayed on the dis-
play of the infotelematic CONNECT sys-
tem.
Reset: press button shown in fig. 16for
over 2 seconds for resetting.
Range
This value shows the distance in km (or
mi) that the vehicle can still cover before
needing fuel, assuming that driving condi-
tions are kept unvaried.
Instant consumption
This value shows average fuel consump-
tion calculated during the last seconds of
travel.
fig. 16F0P0041m
FRONT SEATS
Only make adjustments when
the vehicle is stationary.
WARNING
Fabric upholstery of your Fiat
SCUDO is purpose-made to
withstand common wear re-
sulting from normal use of the
vehicle. It is however absolutely neces-
sary to prevent hard and/or prolonged
scratching/scraping caused by clothing
accessories like metallic buckles, studs,
“Velcro” fixings, etc. that stressing lo-
cally the fabric could break yarns and
damage the upholstery as a conse-
quence.
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SEAT ARRANGEMENTS
Depending on the various versions it is
possible to vary the seat arrangement us-
ing the relevant preset housings on the
floor.
The following figures show some config-
urations that can be obtained according to
the version requested.
F0P0123mfig. 27 - 4 seats
F0P0124m
F0P0125m
fig. 28 - 5 seats
fig. 29 - 6 seats
F0P0126m
F0P0127m
F0P0128m
fig. 30 - 7 seats
fig. 31 - 8 seats
fig. 32 - 9 seats
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Follow me home
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This function allows the illumination of the
space in front of the vehicle for a preset
period of time (45 seconds). To activate
it the ignition key shall be at Sor removed
and the left stalk shall be pushed towards
the dashboard within 2 minutes from
when the engine is turned off.
If the vehicle is fitted with automatic de-
vice for turning on side lights and dipped
beams, the follow me home function will
activate automatically when opening the
doors.AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS
SENSOR (daylight sensor)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
It detects the changes of the external light
intensity of the vehicle according to the
light sensitivity set: the greater the sensi-
tivity is, the smaller the amount of exter-
nal light necessary to control the switch-
ing-on of the external headlights will be.
Activation fig. 58
Turn the knurled ring to AUTO: in this
way, the automatic activation of the
side/taillights and dipped beam headlights
is simultaneously enabled according to the
external luminosity.
fig. 58F0P0286m
Deactivation fig. 58
Turn the knurled ring back to å; deacti-
vation is indicated by the dedicated mes-
sage on the display.
The sensor is not able to detect the fog
presence, lights shall therefore be
switched on manually.
If, after a crash no fuel leaks are found and
the vehicle can be started again, reset the
fuel cut-off switch as follows:
❒turn the key to S;
❒remove the ignition key; refit the key
into the ignition switch and then start
the engine.
FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH
It is a safety switch controlled by air bag
electronic control unit that in the event of
a serious crash (in any direction) comes
into operation by cutting off fuel and turn-
ing off the engine as a consequence.
Fuel cut-off switch activation is indicated
by a dedicated message on the reconfig-
urable multifunction display.If, after a crash, you smell fu-
el or see leaks from the fuel
system, do not reset the switch to
avoid fire risk.
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ROOF RACK/SKI RACK
PRESETTING
Couplings are located in a longitudinal run-
ner on the vehicle roof.
Secure roof rack/ski racks to the proper
preset holes shown in fig. 108.
IMPORTANT Strictly follow the installa-
tion instructions contained in the kit. In-
stallation hall be carried out by skilled per-
sonnel.
fig. 108F0P0100m
After travelling a few kilo-
metres, check that the cou-
pling fastening screws are tight.
WARNING
Strictly comply with current
law regulations concerning
max. overall dimensions.
Distribute the load evenly
and when driving, bear in
mind the increased sensitivity of the
vehicle to side wind.
WARNING
Never exceed the permitted
weight (see section “Techni-
cal specifications”).
For safety reasons the bon-
net must be closed properly
to avoid its opening while the vehi-
cle is travelling. Therefore, always
check it is properly closed and the
catch engaged. Should you notice
that the catch is not perfectly en-
gaged when travelling, stop the vehi-
cle immediately and close the bonnet.
WARNING
If the supporting rod is not
positioned correctly the bon-
net may fall violently.
WARNING
Carry out operations only
when the vehicle is station-
ary.
WARNING
If the vehicle is equipped with an alarm sys-
tem the incorrect closure of the car boot
is signalled by the lighting of warning light
9together with a beeper and a dedicat-
ed message on the display.
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GENERAL WARNINGS
❒When parking, take the utmost care to
obstacles that may be set above or un-
der the sensors.
❒Objects set close to the vehicle, under
certain circumstances are not detected
and could therefore cause damages to
the vehicle or be damaged.
❒Indications sent by the sensors can be
altered by dirt, snow or ice deposited
on the sensors or by ultrasound sys-
tems (e.g.: truck pneumatic brakes or
pneumatic hammers) set nearby the ve-
hicle. For proper operation, the
parking sensors shall always
be clean from mud, dirt, snow
or ice. When cleaning the sen-
sors, take the utmost care to prevent
their damaging; do not use therefore
dry or rough clothes. Sensors shall be
washed with clean water and vehicle
detergent, if required.
Parking manoeuvres howev-
er are always under the dri-
ver’s responsibility that shall always
check the absence of people (spe-
cially children) or animals in the ma-
noeuvre space. This system is just a
help for the driver but she/he shall
never reduce attention during dan-
gerous manoeuvres even if performed
at low speed.
WARNING
OPERATION WITH TRAILER
Deactivate parking sensors if you use the
vehicle with trailer.SOUND SYSTEM
(for versions/markets, where provided)
For the operation of the radio with
CD/MP3 CD player (for versions/markets,
where provided), read the instructions for
use given in the Supplement attached to
this Owner Handbook.
SOUND SYSTEM PRESETTING
(for versions/markets, where provided)
For details about the radio installed on the
vehicle and the relevant system, read the
instructions for use given in Supplement
“Sound System” attached to this Owner
Handbook.
For connection to existing
vehicle presetting system,
contact Fiat Dealership to prevent
any trouble that could impair vehicle
safety.
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SEAT BELTS .......................................................................... 94
S.B.R. SYSTEM ...................................................................... 96
PRETENSIONERS ................................................................ 96
CARRYING CHILDREN SAFELY .................................... 99
PRESETTING FOR MOUNTING THE
“UNIVERSAL ISOFIX” CHILD RESTRAINT
SYSTEM .................................................................................. 105
FRONT AIR BAGS .............................................................. 106
SIDE AIR BAGS .................................................................... 109
S S
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ADJUSTING THE SEAT BELT
HEIGHT fig. 4Always adjust the height of the seat belt
to fit the person wearing it. This could
greatly reduce the risk of injury in the case
of collision. The belt is adjusted properly
when the webbing passes approximately
halfway between the edge of the shoulder
and the neck.
The belt is adjusted properly when the
webbing passes approximately halfway be-
tween the edge of the shoulder and the
neck.
To adjust, press the grip Aand raise or
lower the slider.
Only adjust seat belt height
when the vehicle is station-
ary.
WARNING
After you have made the ad-
justment, always make sure
that the slider is locked firmly in one
of the preset positions. To do this,
with the grip released, exert a further
pressure to allow the anchoring de-
vice to catch if release did not take
place at one of the preset positions.
WARNING
fig. 4F0P0109mfig. 5F0P0110m
USING THE CENTRAL SEAT
BELT
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The central seat belt with three anchor
points can be fitted with reel A-fig. 5.
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