2011 FIAT STRADA Owner handbook (in English)

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fig. 9F0X0009m
Adventure version fig. 9
A – Speedometer
B – Fuel level gauge with reserve
warning light
C – Engine coolant temperature
gauge with overheating warning
light
D – Rev counter
E – Display

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PERSONAL
ADJUSTMENTS
SEATS Lengthwise adjustment
Raise the lever A-fig. 10 and push
the seat forwards or backwards: in
driving position your arms should be
slightly bent and your hands should
rest on the rim of the steering
wheel.
After releasing the adjustment lever
always check that the seat is locked
into place by trying to move it back
and forth. Failure to lock the seat
could cause it to move and detach
from the guides.
All adjustments must be
made only with the
vehicle stationary.
WARNING
Do not remove the
seats or attempt to
service and/or repair them:
operations which are carried
out incorrectly may
compromise the operation of
the safety devices; always
contact a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
fig. 10
F0X0010m
fig. 11
F0X0011m
Reclining backrest adjustment
Turn knob B-fig. 11 until the desired
backrest inclination is achieved.

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HEADRESTS fig. 14
Front
To increase passenger safety, the
headrests are height-adjustable and
lock in the desired position
automatically. Manual height adjustment
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
To adjust, operate lever A fig. 12.
Access to rear seats
(Crew Cab version)
To access the rear seats, pull handle
A-fig. 13 upwards: the
backrest will fold forwards and the
seat will slide forwards when you
push the backrest.
fig. 12
F0X0012m
fig. 13
F0X0013m
fig. 14
F0X0014m
For versions/markets where
provided, when the backrest is
brought back again, the seat will
return to its original position
(mechanical memory).
Headrests must be
adjusted so that the
head, rather than the neck,
rests on them. Only in this
position do they exert their
protective action in the event
of a collision.
WARNING

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INTERIOR REAR VIEW
MIRROR fig. 17
This is adjustable. Move lever A for:
1) normal position
2) anti-glare position.
It also features a safety device which
causes it to detach in the event of
impact.
It can be adjusted vertically:
1) Move lever A to position 1.
2) Adjust the steering wheel.
3) Return the lever to position 2 to
lock the steering wheel again. STEERING WHEEL fig. 16
fig. 17
F0X0017m
fig. 16
F0X0016m
fig. 15
F0X0015m
Rear
(Crew Cab version)
Height-adjustable headrests are
provided for the rear seats. Some
versions feature a third central
headrest which can be adjusted to 2
height positions only: completely
raised / completely lowered.
To remove the headrests, operate
the retaining devices A-fig. 15 then
slide them upwards.
Adjustment must only
be carried out with
vehicle stationary.
WARNING

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fig. 18
F0X0019m
DOOR MIRRORS
With manual adjustment fig. 18
From inside the vehicle, operate
knob A.With electrical adjustment
fig. 19
The adjustment can only be carried
out with the ignition key at
MAR-ON.
To adjust the mirror, move switch A
in four directions.
Button B is used to select the mirror
(left or right) to be adjusted.
It is advisable to adjust with vehicle
stationary and handbrake engaged.
fig. 19
F0X0020m
If the space taken up by
the mirror causes
difficulty in narrow
spaces, fold it from position
1-fig. 19 and 20 to position 2.
fig. 20
F0X0021m
The reflective surface of
the right mirror is
parabolic and increases the
field of view. The size of the
image is reduced and gives the
impression that the reflected
object is further away than it
actually is.
WARNING
The door mirrors house the
direction indicators A-fig. 20.

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FRONT SEAT BELT HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
Always adjust the height of the seat
belt to the body of the passenger.
This precaution may considerably
reduce the risk of injury in the event
of a collision.
Correct adjustment is obtained
when the belt passes approximately
half way between the shoulder and
the neck.
According to the version, there may
be as many as 5 height adjustment
positions fig. 22:
To raise: lift the ring B to the
desired position.
The height of the seat
belts must be adjusted
with the vehicle stationary.
WARNING
SEAT BELTS
HOW TO USE THE
SEAT BELTS fig. 21
To fasten the seat belts, hold the
tongue A and insert it into the
buckle B, until it clicks into place.
Pull the belt lightly. If the seat belt
jams, let it rewind for a short
stretch, then pull it out again
without jerking.
fig. 21
F0X0022m
To unfasten the seat belt, press
button C. Guide the seat belt while
it is rewinding, to prevent it from
twisting. Through the reel, the belt
automatically adapts to the body of
the passenger wearing it, allowing
freedom of movement.
The reel may lock when the vehicle
is parked on a steep slope: this is
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.
For maximum
protection, keep the
backrest upright, lean back
into it and make sure that the
seat belt fits closely across the
chest and pelvis.
WARNING

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To lower: press button A and move
ring B downwards to the desired
position at the same time.
When you have finished, check that
it has locked by pushing ring B
downwards without pressing
button A.
fig. 22
F0X0023m
fig. 23
F0X0024m
After adjustment,
always check that the
cursor to which the ring is fixed
is locked in one of the set
positions.
WARNING
REAR SEAT BELTS
Depending on the version, the rear
seat may be fitted with inertia seat
belts with three anchor points and a
reel.
The belts must be worn in
accordance with the diagram in
fig. 23.
fig. 24
F0X0026m
When they are not in use, always
return the rear seats belts to their
dedicated housings A-fig. 24.

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
FOR USING THE SEAT BELTS
The driver is responsible for
respecting (and ensuring that all the
other passengers also respect) the
local laws in force regarding the use
of seat belts. Always fasten the seat
belts before starting off.
fig. 25
F0X0029m
For maximum safety,
keep the back of your
seat upright, lean back into it
and make sure the seat belt fits
closely across your chest and
pelvis. Always fasten the seat
belts on both the front and the
rear seats! Travelling without
using seat belts increases the
risk of severe injury and even
death in the event of an
accident.
WARNING
The belt must not be
twisted. The upper part
must pass over the shoulder
and cross the chest diagonally.
The lower part must adhere to
the pelvis, rather than the
abdomen of the passenger, to
avoid the risk of slipping
forward fig. 25. Do not use
devices (clips, pegs, etc.) to
hold the belts away from the
body.
WARNING