2011 FIAT STRADA key

fig. 71
F0X0047m
fig. 72
F0X0048m
– for a period of 7 seconds when
one of the doors is closed
(within 3 minutes).
The timed period is interrupted if
the ignition is turned to MAR.
Exit timing
After removing the key from the
ignition switch, the roof lights switch
on as follows:
– for a period of 3 minutes within 2
minutes of the engine stopping;
– for a period of 3 minutes when
one of the doors is opened;
– for a period of 7 seconds when
one of the doors is closed (within
3 minutes).
Timing will stop automatically when
the doors are locked.REAR ROOF LIGHT fig. 71
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
The rear roof light is switched on
using the lens, as follows:
pressed to 1: off;
normal position: switches on when a
door is opened;
pressed to 2: always on.POWER SOCKET fig.72
This is present only on certain
versions and operates when the
ignition key is turned to MAR.
To use, lift cap A.
It can be used with devices /
accessories with a maximum power
of 180 W.
Before connecting any
electrical accessories,
contact a Fiat Dealership to
check whether this is possible.
WARNING
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DOORS
Before opening a door,
ensure that you can do
so in safe conditions.
WARNING
FROM OUTSIDE
Opening: turn the key to position 1-
fig. 75 and pull the opening handle.
Closing: turn the key to position 2.
fig. 75
F0X0051m
fig. 76
F0X0052m
FROM INSIDE
Opening: pull opening lever A-fig. 76.
Closing: close the door and press
the lever.
CENTRAL LOCKING
From outside
With the doors closed, insert and
turn the key in a door lock.From inside
With doors closed, press (to lock)
or pull (to unlock) one of the door
opening levers.
The remote control can also be used
to activate central locking.
IMPORTANT If one of the doors is
not fully closed or there is a system
failure, central locking will not
operate and, after several attempts,
the system will be excluded for
about 30 seconds.
The doors can be locked or
unlocked during this period, without
the intervention of the electronic
system. After the 30 seconds have
elapsed, the control unit is ready to
receive commands again.
If the cause of operational failure has
been removed, the device will
resume normal operation.
Otherwise, the exclusion cycle will
be repeated.
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fig. 76
F0X0056m
fig. 77
F0X0057m
OPENING WINDOWS
Electric fig. 76
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
Two switches are located in the
driver side door panel moulding.
These operate the following
windows with ignition key at MAR:
A - left window;
B - right window.
There is a switch in the passenger
side door handle which controls the
passenger side window.
Press the switches to lower the
windows. Lift to raise them.
Incorrect use of the
electric windows may
be dangerous. Before and
during their operation ensure
that passengers are not at risk
from the moving glass, either
by personal objects caught in
the mechanism or struck by it
directly. When leaving the car,
always remove the ignition key
to avoid the risk of injury due
to accidental operation of the
electric windows.
WARNINGManual fig. 77
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
Operate the appropriate control
handles A to lower/raise the
window.
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The glass of the sun
roof may be damaged if
not fixed correctly to the
protective mesh with the
dedicated strap.
WARNING
To refit the sun roof glass, carry out
the removal procedure in reverse,
making sure that it is correctly
inserted into both the front housing
and the stop fig. 79. Apply light
pressure to the back of the glass,
until it clicks into place; then rotate
the ring nut fig. 78 twice (in the
opposite direction to that for
opening).
fig. 81
F0X0062m
Before setting off,
check that the sun roof
glass is locked correctly, also by
pressing lightly on the internal
part.
WARNINGLOAD COMPARTMENT
To open the rear flap:
– insert the key in the lock A-fig. 81
and turn it anticlockwise;
– press the Fiat logo at point B
while pulling part C of the logo,
then guide the flap down with one
hand.
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While lowering the flap,
do not put your hands
in the mechanism: risk of
pinching and/or injury.
WARNING
To get the most out of the load
compartment, the flap can be
removed (the assistance of another
adult is advised); proceed as follows:
– remove the retaining devices
A-fig. 82 (one per side) for the
side rods;
A
fig. 82
F0X0063m
fig. 83
F0X0064m
– position the flap at 45°;
– remove the flap, pulling in the
direction of the arrow fig. 83.
Pay attention to your
hands, both when
removing the flap and when
refitting. Risk of pinching
and/or injury.
WARNING
Before setting off, make
sure:
– that the side safety rods are
refitted correctly
– that the flap is inserted
correctly in its housing;
– that you test the flap by
opening and closing (also
with the key).
WARNING
If the flap is fitted
incorrectly, it is a
danger both to you and to
others.
WARNING
Comply with the
current legislation
regarding the transport of
loads. NEVER use the load
compartment for people
transport.
WARNING
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2) Use lever A-fig. 89 to raise the
bonnet, holding it centrally and
releasing the bonnet stay A-fig. 90
from its locking device at the
same time.
3) Insert the end of the stay in
bonnet housing B.
Warning. The bonnet
may drop suddenly if
the bonnet stay is not
positioned correctly.
WARNING
A
fig. 89 fig. 90
F0X0070m
A
BF0X0071m
Be careful when
working inside the
engine compartment with the
engine hot to avoid burning
yourself. Do not place your
hands near the fan, as it may
be activated even when the key
is not in the ignition. Wait for
the engine to cool.
WARNING
Pay attention to
scarves, ties and other
loose-fitting garments. If they
accidentally come into contact
with moving parts, they may
get caught up and dragged
with serious risks for those
wearing them.
WARNING
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REAR AND SIDE
FOOTBOARDS
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
To facilitate access to the load
compartment, the vehicle features
two rear footboards fig. 96.
To facilitate access to the passenger
compartment, the Adventure
version features side footboards.
HEADLIGHTS
LIGHT BEAM DIRECTION
The correct direction of the
headlights is essential for the
comfort and safety of the driver and
other road users. To ensure the
best visibility when travelling with
the headlights on, the vehicle’s
headlight alignment must be correct.
Contact a Fiat Dealership to have
the headlights checked and adjusted.
HEADLIGHT ALIGNMENT
CORRECTOR
This device operates with the
ignition key at MAR and the dipped
headlights on. The vehicle tilts
backwards when it is laden, raising
the beam. The beams must
therefore be realigned in this case.Headlight alignment
adjustment fig. 97
To adjust, depending on the version,
use the dedicated buttons on the
control panel to the left of the
steering wheel fig. 97.
The display on the instrument panel
provides a visual indication of the
adjustment position.
Position 0 - one or two people in
the front seats.
Position 1 - four people.
Position 2 - four people + load in
the rear compartment.
Position 3 - driver + maximum
permitted load, all
stowed in the rear load
compartment.
fig. 97
F0X0078m
fig. 96
F0X0077m
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fig. 100
F0X0081m
SEVERE
DANGER:
Do not put cradle seats facing
backwards on the front seat if
the passenger side airbag has
been activated. Deployment of
the airbag in an accident could
cause fatal injuries to the child.
Should it be necessary to place
a child seat on the front seat,
always deactivate the
passenger side airbag. The
passenger seat must also be slid
back as far as possible in order,
to prevent the child seat from
coming into contact with the
dashboard. Although this is not
mandatory by law, the airbag
should be immediately
reactivated when children are
no longer carried to ensure
better protection for adults.
WARNINGMANUALLY DEACTIVATING
THE PASSENGER SIDE
FRONT AIR BAG
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
Should it be absolutely necessary to
carry a child on the front seat, the
passenger side front airbag can be
deactivated.
With the ignition at STOP, the
airbags can be
deactivated/reactivated using the
ignition key in the special key-
operated switch that can be
accessed with the passenger side
door open.
The key can be inserted and
removed in both positions.
IMPORTANT Only operate the
switch with the engine off and the
ignition key removed.The key-operated switch has two
positions fig. 100:
– passenger front airbag activated
(ON position
P):
warning light
Fon instrument
panel off; carrying children on the
front seat is strictly prohibited.
– passenger front airbag deactivated
(OFF position
F): warning light
Fon instrument panel on;
children, protected with
appropriate restraint systems, may
be carried on the front seat.
The
Fwarning light on the
instrument panel remains on
constantly until the passenger airbag
is reactivated.
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