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❒for versions with single rear seat: operate backrest
retainer lever A fig. 72 and fold the backrest
forwards to obtain a flat loading area. When you
lift the lever, you will see a red band B fig. 72.❒for versions with split rear seat: lift backrest retainer
lever A fig. 73 and fold the backrest forwards to
obtain a flat loading area. When you lift the lever,
you will see a red band B fig. 73.
B
A
fig. 72
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EXTENDING THE BOOT
Proceed as follows:
❒open the tailgate and remove the parcel shelf (as
described in the previous paragraph);
❒completely lower the rear seat headrest;
❒move the seat belt to the side, making sure that it
is fully extended and not twisted;
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shown in fig. 76
A
fig. 75
F0T0445
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Versions with single rear seat
To further expand the load compartment, pull tab A
fig. 74 behind the rear seat backrest and fold seat
and backrest forwards.To fix the seat, take the red straps A shown in fig. 75
and fix the ends of the straps in position A and B as
fig. 74
F0T0416
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Versions with split rear seat
To further expand the load compartment, pull tabs A
and B fig. 77 behind the rear seat backrests and fold
seats and backrests forwards.To fix the seat, take the red straps A shown in fig. 78
and fix the ends of the straps in position A and B as
shown in fig. 79 for each of the two parts of the seat.
fig. 77
F0T0289
A
fig. 78
F0T0447
fig. 79
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Removing the rear seat
The rear seat can be removed to further expand the
load compartment and carry large loads. After
folding down the rear seat as described previously,
act on the two brackets A fig. 80 positioned under
the side of the seat (one per side).
Repositioning the rear seat
Proceed as follows:
❒check that the seat belt webbing is correctly
inserted in the corresponding bracket:
❒take the cushion back to horizontal position and
check that it is secured correctly;
❒tip back the backrest and check that it is secured
correctly.
An ideogram under the split seat fig. 81 indicates the
method for resecuring the seat to the brackets
screwed to the floor.SECURING YOUR LOAD
Hooks (various number, according to version) are
fixed to the floor fig. 82 for easy securing load.
fig. 80
F0T0455
fig. 81
F0T0302
fig. 82
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BONNETOPENING
Proceed as follows:
❒pull lever A fig. 83 in the direction indicated by the
arrow;
❒operate the lever B fig. 84 and lift the bonnet;
❒lift the bonnet;
❒lift the engine bonnet supporting lever A fig. 85
and move it until it clicks.
WARNING
Before opening the bonnet , check that
windscreen wiper arm is not lifted from
the windscreen.
fig. 83
F0T0045
fig. 84
F0T0067
fig. 85
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CLOSING
Proceed as follows:
❒lift the bonnet with one hand and pull the device A
fig. 86 towards yourself while you are lowering the
B;
❒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 A plate summarising the described
bonnet opening/closing operations is affixed under
the bonnet (see fig. 87).
WARNING
For safety reasons, the bonnet must
always be perfectly closed while
travelling. Make sure that the bonnet is
perfectly closed and that the lock is engaged. If
you discover during travel that the lock is not
fully engaged, stop immediately and close
the bonnet in the correct manner.
fig. 86
F0T0283
fig. 87
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ROOF RACK/SKI RACKFASTENERS
The fasteners are located at points A, B and C
fig. 88.
ROOF RAILS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
On some versions, the vehicle has two rails
fig. 89which, with the addition of special accessories,
can be used to carry various objects (e.g. skis,
surfboards, etc.).
WARNING
Respect the regulations in force
concerning maximum clearance.
Distribute the load evenly and be careful
to side winds when driving.
WARNING
After travelling for a short distance,
check that the fastening screws are
correctly tightened.Never exceed the maximum permitted
loads; see chapter "Technical Data".
fig. 88
F0T0154
fig. 89
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HEADLIGHTSLIGHT 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 headlight
alignment must be correct. Contact a Fiat Dealership
to have the direction checked and, if necessary,
adjusted.
HEADLIGHT ALIGNMENT CORRECTOR
This device works with the ignition key in the MAR
position and the dipped headlights on.
The vehicle tilts backwards when it is laden, raising
the beam.
The beams must therefore be aimed again in this
case.Adjusting headlight alignment
Press the
or
buttons on the control
panelfig. 90.
The instrument panel display shows the position in
relation to the adjustment set.
Position 0 - one or two people in the front seats.
Position1-fivepeople.
Position2-fivepeople + load in the boot.
Position 3 - driver + maximum permitted load
stowed in the boot.
IMPORTANT Check the alignment of the light beams
each time the weight of the load transported
changes.
FOG LIGHT DIRECTION
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Contact a Fiat Dealership to have the direction
checked and, if necessary, adjusted.
ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHTS WHEN
ABROAD
The dipped headlights are directed for operation in
the country where the vehicle was originally
purchased. In countries where you drive on the
other side of the road, you need to alter the beam
direction by affixing a specially designed self-adhesive
film in order not to dazzle the vehicles travelling in
the opposite direction.
fig. 90
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