2013 FIAT PANDA seats

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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REAR SEATS
Sliding seats(for versions/markets, where
provided)
To bring the seat to the wished position, pull lever A
fig. 18 then adjust.
Folding seats(for versions/markets, where
provided)
To tilt rear seats, refer to chapter "Extending the
boot".
HEAD RESTRAINTSFRONT
They are height-adjustable: to adjust them, operate
as follows.
Upwards adjustment:raise the head restraint
until it clicks into place.
Downwards adjustment:press button A fig. 19
and lower the head restraint.
"Anti-Whiplash" Device
The head restraints are equipped with an “Anti-
Whiplash” device, which reduces the distance
between head and head restraint in the event of a
rear impact, thus mitigating the "whiplash" effect.
fig. 18
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The head restraint may move when the backrest is
pressed by the occupant's torso or hand: this
behaviour is caused by the system and should not be
considered a malfunction.
WARNING
All adjustments must be made with the
car stationary. Head restraints must
be adjusted so that the head, rather than the
neck, rests on them. Only when they are
adjusted in this manner can they serve their
intended purpose.
WARNING
To make the best use of the head
restraint's protective action, adjust the
backrest so that you are sitting upright and
keep your head as close as possible to the head
restraint .
REAR
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Depending on the version, the rear seats may be
fitted with two or three height-adjustable head
restraints.
Upwards adjustment:raise the head restraint
until it clicks into place.Downwards adjustment:press button A fig. 20
and lower the head restraint.
Proceed as follows to remove the head restraints:
❒raise the head restraints to their maximum height;
❒press buttons A and B fig. 20 at the side of the
two supports, then remove the head restraints
by pulling them upwards.
IMPORTANT If the rear seats are used, always set
the head restraints in the "completely raised"
position.
fig. 20
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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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EXTENDING THE LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT
Removing the parcel shelf
Proceed as follows:
❒free the ends of the two parcel shelf mounting
links A fig. 55 by removing the eyelets B from
the mounting pins;
❒free the pins C fig. 56 outside the shelf then
remove the parcel shelf D sliding it off outwards;
❒after removal, the parcel shelf can be loaded
sideways into the luggage compartment.
Extending the boot with rear fixed seat
After removing the parcel shelf, proceed as follows:
❒move the seat belts to the side, making sure
that they are correctly extended and not twisted;❒if there is a third rear seat (for versions/markets,
where provided), release the central belt, winding
the buckle into its housing on the roof panel;
❒operate the levers at the sides of the rear seats
fig. 57 pushing them towards the inside of the
car, fold the backrest and then bring the backrest
onto the cushion.
The car can be fitted with split rear backrest as an
optional on some versions. The boot extension
possibilities are many and can be chosen according to
the number of passengers and the amount of
luggage to be carried:
❒total extension on the right and left sides
operating as on the non-split version;
fig. 55
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D
fig. 56
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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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WARNING
Remember that in the event of a violent
collision, back seat passengers not
wearing seat belts also represent a serious
danger for the front seat passengers.
IMPORTANT When putting the back seats back to
their normal position, make sure the seat belts
are positioned so they are ready to use.
WARNING
The rear central seat belt (for versions
where provided) is provided with a
service buckle fig. 89. Do not use the seat belt
with the service buckle not fastened. In this case
there is a high risk of injury or death in the
event of an accident . Before using the belt ,
always make sure that the service buckle is
correctly fastened.
WARNING
The rear left and right side belts are
provided with an adjustment device for
the metal tongue position (metal hook). Adjust
the tongue position with respect to the seat belt
to improve comfor t and reduce noise inside
the passenger compar tment .
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