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WARNING
It is absolutely forbidden to carr y out
any after-market operation involving
steering system or steering column
modifications (e.g.: installation of anti-theft
device) that could badly affect performance and
safety, invalidate the warranty and also result
in non-compliance of the car with type-
approval requirements.
WARNING
Never remove the key while the car is
moving.The steering wheel will lock
as soon as it is turned.This holds true for cars
being towed as well.
SEATS
WARNING
All adjustments must be made with the
car stationary.
WARNING
If a side bag is fitted, it is dangerous to
use seat covers not available from
Lineaccessori Fiat .
FRONT SEATS
Lengthwise adjustment
Lift lever A fig. 13 and push the seat forwards or
backwards: in driving position your arms should rest
on the rim of the steering wheel.
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. If the seat is not locked into place,
it may unexpectedly slide and cause the driver
to lose control of the car.
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Document holder pocket(for versions/markets
where provided)
On some versions the multifunction pocket can be
removed from the seat backrest, using the two
pullers of the zips in the pocket bottom fig. 16.
The removed pocket can be folded and closed with
the buttons at its ends.
WARNING
If passengers are seating in the rear
seats, remove all potentially dangerous
objects which may cause injuries in case of
accident .Electric front seat heating(for versions/markets,
where provided)
To heat the cushion of the front seats, with the
ignition key in MAR-ON, press respectively button A
or B fig. 17.
To deactivate the function press the button again.
fig. 16
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fig. 17
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LUGGAGE COMPARTMENTThe luggage compartment unlocking is electrically
operated and is deactivated when the car is in
motion.
OPENING
By mechanical key
For versions without remote control, the luggage
compartment can be opened from outside the
vehicle using a mechanical key in the latch on the
tailgate handle.
By remote control
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Press button
of remote control to unlock the
luggage compartment. The direction indicators will
blink twice.
By electrical handle (soft touch)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
For some versions, the tailgate (when unlocked) can
only be opened from outside the vehicle using the
electrical handle A fig. 52 located under the handle
until a click is heard which indicates unlocking.
The tailgate can be opened at any time, if the doors
are unlocked. To open it, enable the handle, opening
one of the front doors or unlocking the doors
with the remote control or using the key without
remote control.When the luggage compartment is opened, the
interior light switches on (for versions/markets,
where provided): the light switches off automatically
when the luggage compartment is closed. The light
switches off automatically after a few minutes if
the tailgate is left open.
Emergency opening from inside
Proceed as follows:
❒remove the rear head restraints and completely
fold back the seats (see the paragraph “Expanding
the luggage compartment”);
❒remove the protective cap and release the lock
using a screwdriver or the metal insert fig. 53.
fig. 52
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CARRYING CHILDREN SAFELYAll vehicle's occupants must be protected, babies and
children included! For optimal protection in the
event of a collision, all passengers must be seated
and wearing adequate restraint systems.
This prescription is compulsory in all EC countries
according to EC Directive 2003/20/EC.
This is even more important for children since their
head is larger and heavier than an adult's in
proportion to their body, while their muscular and
bone structures are not fully developed.
Therefore, correct restraint systems other than adult
seat belts are necessary to reduce as much as
possible the risk of injuries in case of accident,
braking or sudden manoeuvre.
Children must be suitably restrained inside the
vehicle according to their body: weight and height.
Several children restraint system types are available;
always choose the one most suitable for the child.
In Europe the characteristics of children restraint
systems are ruled by the regulation ECE-R44, dividing
them into five weight groups:Group Weight groups
Group0 upto10kg
Group 0+ up to 13 kg
Group 1 9-18 kg
Group 2 15-25 kg
Group 3 22-36 kg
All restraint devices must bear the type-approval
data along with the control mark on a label firmly
secured to the child 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. Lineaccessori
Fiat offers child restraint systems for each weight
group. These devices are recommended having been
specifically designed for Fiat cars.
WARNING
When an active passenger air bag is
fitted, DO NOT install backwards-facing
child seats on the front seat . Deployment of the
air bag in an accident could cause fatal injuries
to the baby regardless of the severity of the
collision. It is advisable to always carr y children
in a child seat on the rear seat , which is the
most protected position in the event of a
collision.
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