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❒partial extension on the right side, with folded
backrest, for transporting two passengers on
the left side;
❒partial extension on the left side, with folded
backrest, for transporting one passengers on the
right side.
Repositioning the rear seat: move the seat belts to
the side, making sure that they are correctly
extended and not twisted. Lift up the backrest folded
previously until a click is heard for the engagement
mechanism.
Extending the boot with rear sliding seat
Partial
Use the lever A fig. 58 (in the passenger's
compartment) or the central tab D fig. 59 in the
luggage compartment to move the seat forward.
Total
Remove the parcel shelf as previously described.Using the lever A fig. 58 (in the passenger's
compartment) or the central tab D fig. 59 in the
luggage compartment, move the seat "all forward".
Lift lever B or C fig. 58 or pull side tabs E or F fig. 59
in the luggage compartment to release the seat
backrest section to tilt; act on both if you want to
tilt the whole backrest.
To bring back the seat in its standard position, lift the
backrest and push it backwards until you hear the
locking click and make sure the seat belts are at the
front of the backrest.
WARNING
Once you have released the adjustment
lever, always check that the seat is
locked on the guides by trying to move it back
and for th. Failure to lock the seat in place could
result in the seat moving suddenly.
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fig. 58
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SECURING YOUR LOAD
The luggage compartment contains two attachments
for the cables that secure the load transported and
another two attachments are located on the rear
crossmember.
WARNING
Every attachment has a maximum load
capacity of 100 kg.
WARNING
A heavy load that has not been secured
may cause serious injuries in the event
of an accident .
WARNING
If you are travelling in an area with
limited opportunities for vehicle
refuelling and you wish to bring petrol with you
in a petrol can, you must do so in compliance
with current regulations and using an approved
can, appropriately secured to the load securing
attachments.However, bydoing so, you increase
the risk of fire in case of an accident with
your vehicle.
CARGO BOX
(for versions/markets, where provided)
It consists of a preformed box, which is located in
the luggage compartment and can be used to store
objects.
It expands the load capacity and organises the space
in the luggage compartment.
fig. 59
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BONNETOPENING
Proceed as follows:
❒pull lever A fig. 61 in the direction indicated by the
arrow;
❒move lever B fig. 62 to the left as shown in the
figure;
❒lift the bonnet and, at the same time, release the
supporting rod C fig. 63 from its catch D, then
insert the end of the rod into housing E in the
bonnet (larger hole) and push to safety position
(smaller hole), as shown in the figure.
WARNING
The bonnet may drop suddenly if the
supporting rod is not positioned
correctly.
Use both hands to lift the bonnet . Before
lifting, check that the windscreen wiper
arms are not raised from the windscreen,
that the car is stationary and that the handbrake
is engaged.
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fig. 61
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CLOSING
Proceed as follows:
❒keep the bonnet raised with one hand and remove
rod C fig. 63 from housing E with the other,
inverting the opening motion, then fit it back into
its catch D;❒lower the bonnet to approximately 20 centimetres
from the engine compartment and let it drop.
Make sure that the bonnet is completely closed
and not only fastened by the safety catch by trying
to open it. If it is not perfectly closed, do not try
to press the bonnet lid down but open it and
repeat the procedure.
IMPORTANT Always check that the bonnet is closed
correctly to avoid it opening while the car is
travelling.
WARNING
Perform these operations only when the
car is stationary.
The following plate fig. 64 is applied inside the engine
compartment:
fig. 63
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ROOF RACK/SKI RACKThe attachments B fig. 65 are located in the areas
illustrated in the figure and can only be accessed with
the doors open and after removing the flaps A
fig. 65 from the roof. The Lineaccessori Fiat includes
a dedicated roof rack/ski rack for this car. Follow
the instructions contained in the assembly kit to fit
the roof rack/ski rack.
Vehicle with longitudinal roof rack bars
The areas for the attachments are highlighted by
reference holes B fig. 65. Holes B are located on the
longitudinal roof rack bars, on the side towards
the vehicle centre line. Do not fit the roof rack in
positions different from those indicated by holes B.
The Lineaccessori Fiat includes a dedicated roof
rack/ski rack for this car with longitudinal roof rack
bars. Follow the instructions contained in the
assembly kit to fit the roof rack/ski rack.
Vehicle with sun roof
There is not roof rack for vehicles with sun roof.
WARNING
After travelling for a short distance,
check that the fixing screws for the
attachments are correctly tightened.
WARNING
Never exceed the maximum permitted
loads (see chapter "Technical
specifications").
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WARNING
Evenly distribute the load and take into
account , when driving, the increased
responsiveness of the car to side wind.Fully comply with the regulations in force
concerning maximum clearance.
HEADLIGHTSLIGHT BEAM DIRECTION
The correct alignment of the headlights is important
for the comfort and safety of not only the driver
but all other road users. This is also covered by
a specific rule of the highway code.
The headlights must be correctly aimed to guarantee
the best visibility conditions for all drivers while
travelling with headlights on.
Contact a Fiat Dealership to have the lights checked
and adjusted, if necessary.
Check beam alignment every time the load or its
distribution changes.
HEADLIGHT ALIGNMENT CORRECTOR
This device works with the ignition key in the MAR
position and the dipped headlights on.
Headlight alignment adjustment
To adjust press buttons
or
fig. 66. The
instrument panel display shows the position in
relation to the adjustment set.
Position 0 - one or two persons on the front seats
Position 1 - 4/5 persons
Position 2 - 4/5 persons + load in the luggage
compartment
Position 3 - driver + maximum permitted load all
stowed in the luggage compartment.
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IMPORTANT Check alignment every time the load
carried changes.
FOG LIGHT ALIGNMENT
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Contact a Fiat Dealership to have the lights checked
and adjusted, if necessary.
ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHTS WHEN
ABROAD
Dipped headlights are adjusted to drive in the
country where the vehicle was originally purchased.
When travelling in countries with opposite driving
direction, to avoid dazzling the drivers on the other
side of the road, you need to cover areas of the
headlight according to the Highway code of the
country you are travelling in.
ABSABS is an integral part of the braking system which
prevents, whatever the road conditions and force
applied to the brake pedal, one or more wheels from
locking and consequently slipping, thus ensuring
that the car remains under control even during
emergency braking.
The EBD system (Electronic Braking Force
Distribution) completes the system allowing the
brake force to be distributed between the front and
rear wheels.
IMPORTANT To obtain the maximum efficiency of
the braking system, a bedding-in period of about 500
km is needed: during this period it is better to
avoid sharp, repeated and prolonged braking.
WARNING
The ABS gets the most from the
available grip, but it cannot improve it ;
you should therefore take every care when
driving on slippery surfaces and not take
unnecessary risks.
SYSTEM INTERVENTION
The driver can feel that the ABS system has come
into action because the brake pedal pulsates slightly
and the system gets noisier: it means that the speed
should be altered to suit the type of road surface.
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WARNING
When the ABS cuts in and you feel the
brake pedal pulsating, do not raise
your foot , but keep it pressed; in doing so you
will stop in the shortest amount of space
possible depending on the current road
conditions.
WARNING
If the ABS system intervenes, this
indicates that the traction of the tyres
on the road is nearing its limit .You must slow
down to a speed compatible with the available
traction.
MSR SYSTEM
(Motor Schleppmoment Regelung)
This system is an integral part of the ABS, that
intervenes, if there is sudden downshifting, restoring
torque to the engine, thereby preventing excessive
drive at the drive wheels which, especially in poor
grip conditions, could lead to a loss in stability of the
car.MECHANICAL BRAKE ASSIST (emergency
braking assistance)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This system, which cannot be deactivated, recognises
emergency braking conditions (according to the
brake pedal operation speed) and provides an
additional hydraulic braking pressure to support that
provided by the driver. This allows faster and more
powerful operation of the braking system.
WARNING
When the Mechanical Brake Assist
intervenes, noises may be heard from
the system.This is normal. In any case, keep the
brake pedal firmly depressed while braking.
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