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F0U090Abfig. 87
ROOF RACK/SKI RACK
The front hooks are located at points A-fig. 87.
The rear hooks are located at points B marked by the
( O ) symbols on the rear side windows.
IMPORTANT Follow the instructions contained in the
assembly kit carefully. Assembly must be performed by
qualified personnel.After travelling a short distance, check
that the attachment fixing screws are
tight.
WARNING
Distribute the load evenly and when
driving, bear the increased sensitivity of
the car to side wind in mind.
WARNING
Strictly comply with current legal
regulations concerning maximum overall
dimensions.
Never exceed the permitted weight (see
section “Technical specifications”).
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F0U112Abfig. 112
All child restraint devices must bear the type-approval
data, together with the control mark, on a label firmly
fixed to the seat which must never be removed.
Over 1.50 m in height, from the point of view of
restraint systems, children are considered as adults and
wear the seat belts normally.
GROUP 0 and 0+
Babies up to 13 kg must be carried facing backwards on
a cradle seat, which, supporting the head, does not
induce stress on the neck in the event of sharp
decelerations.
The cradle is held in place by the car seat belts fig. 112
and in turn it must restrain the child with its own belts.CARRYING CHILDREN SAFELY
For optimal protection in the event of a collision, all
passengers must be seated and wearing adequate
restraint systems. This is even more important for
children. This prescription is compulsory in all EU
countries pursuant to Directive 2003/20/EC. Compared
with adults, a child’s head is proportionally larger and
heavier than the rest of the body, while muscles and
bone structure are not fully developed. Therefore,
correct restraint systems are necessary which are
different from adult seat belts. The results of research in
relation to the best protection for children is
summarised in European Regulation CEE-R44, which
divides the restraint systems into five groups in addition
to making their use compulsory:
Group 0 up to 10 kg of weight
Group 0+ up to 13 kg of weight
Group 1 9-18 kg in weight
Group 2 15-25 kg in weight
Group 3 22-36 kg in weight
As you can see, the groups overlap partly and, in fact,
there are devices on sale that cover more than one
weight group.
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F0U115Abfig. 115
The diagram is indicative and for
assembly purposes only. Refer to the
instructions supplied with the child restraint for
the fastening.
WARNING
F0U114Abfig. 114
GROUP 2
Starting from 15 kg to 25 kg in weight, children may be
restrained directly using the car belts
fig. 114.
The only function of the seat is to position the child
correctly in relation to the belts, so that the diagonal
part adheres to the chest and not to the neck and that
the horizontal part clings to the child’s pelvis and not
the abdomen. GROUP 3
For children from 22 kg up to 36 kg suitable risers make
fastening the seat belt easier.
Fig. 115 shows correct child seat positioning on the rear
seat.
Children taller than 1.50 m can wear seat belts like
adults.
The figure is indicative for fitting purposes
only. Refer to the instructions supplied
with the child restraint for the fastening.
WARNING
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SUITABILITY OF PASSENGER SEATS FOR CHILD SEAT USE
The car complies with the new European Directive 2000/3/EC which governs\
the arrangement possibilities for child
seats on the various seats of the car as shown in the following table:
Front passenger Rear passenger
Group Weight range
Group 0, 0+ up to 13 kg U (▼)U
Group 19-18 kg U (▼)U
Group 215-25 kg U (▼)U
Group 322 -36 kg U (▼)U
Key:
U = suitable for child restraint systems in the “Universal” category, \
according to European Standard ECE-R44 for
the specified “Groups”.
( ▼ ) on cars whose passenger seat is not adjustable in height, the backres\
t must be perfectly upright.
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“UNIVERSAL ISOFIX” CHILD
RESTRAINT ASSEMBLY SETUP
The car can be fitted with a Universal Isofix child
restraint, a new European standardised system for
carrying children safely.
An example of a child seat is shown in fig. 116.
The Universal Isofix child seat covers weight group 1.
Due to its different attachment system, the Universal
Isofix child seat must be anchored to the special lower
metal rings A-fig. 117, located between the backrest and
rear cushion. The upper belt (provided with the child
seat) must then be secured to ring B-fig. 118 located on
the back of the backrest at child seat level.
It is possible to have a mixed assembly of traditional
child seats and Universal Isofix seats.
F0U116Abfig. 116
Remember that in the case of Universal Isofix child’s
seat, you can use all seats approved with the marking
ECE R44/03 “Universal Isofix”.
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E
E
D C
D C B
B1 AIL
IL
IL
IL
IL
IL
IUF
IUF
IUF
Facing backwards
Facing backwards
Facing backwards
Facing backwards
Facing backwards
Facing backwards
Facing forwards
Facing forwards
Facing forwards
PASSENGER SEAT COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS ON ISOFIX CHILD SEAT USE
The table below shows the different installation possibilities of Isofix\
restraint systems on seats fitted with Isofix
fasteners in compliance with European standard ECE 16.
Weight group Child seat position Isofix size class Rear side Isofix position
Group 0 up to 10 kg
Group 0+ up to 13 kg
Group I from 9
up to 18 kg
IUF: suitable for forward-facing Isofix child restraint systems, universal cl\
ass (fitted with third upper fastener), approved f or the
weight group.
IL: suitable for specific Isofix-type child restraint systems approved for t\
his type of car. The seat may be fitted by moving the front seat forward.
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Press the clutch pedal fully to change
gears correctly. For this reason, there
must be no obstacles on the floor under the
pedals: ensure that rubber mats (if any) are
lying flat and do not interfere with the pedals.
WARNING
Do not drive with your hand resting on
the shifting lever, because this pressure,
even if light, over time can wear out the
gearbox internal components.
MPORTANT Use of the clutch pedal must be limited
solely to gear changes. Do not drive with your foot
resting on the clutch pedal, however slightly. For
versions/markets where provided, the electronic clutch
control can intervene if it interprets incorrect driving
style as a fault.CONTAINING 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 “Scheduled Servicing Plan”.
Tyres
Check the pressure of the tyres routinely at an interval
of no more than 4 weeks: if the pressure is too low,
consumption levels increase as resistance to rolling is
higher.
Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with an overloaded boot. The weight of
the car (especially when driving in town) and the way in
which it is laden greatly affect fuel consumption and
stability.
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F0U180Abfig. 176
H Maximum allowed weight on second axle (rear)
I Engine type
L Bodywork version code
M Number for spare parts
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
IDENTIFICATION DATA
We recommend taking note of the identification codes.
The following identification codes are printed and
shown on the plates:
❒Vehicle identification number (VIN) plate.
❒Chassis marking.
❒Bodywork paint identification plate.
❒Engine marking.
IDENTIFICATION DATA PLATE
fig. 176
The data plate is located on the left side of the boot
floor and it bears the following identification data:
B Type-approval number
C Vehicle type identification code
D Chassis number
E Maximum authorised weight of vehicle fully laden
F Maximum authorised weight of vehicle fully laden plus trailer.
G Maximum permitted weight on first (front) axle
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