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38) Never exceed the maximum
allowed load in the boot (see
the "Technical specifications"
chapter). Also make sure that the
objects you place in the boot
have been properly secured, to
avoid them from being thrown
forward consequent to sudden
braking and injuring your
passengers.
39) You must not use the folded
rear seat to carry luggage. The
load could be thrown forward into
the backrest of the front seats,
seriously injuring the occupants.
40) Make sure that the objects are
positioned carefully and fixed to
the hooks on the floor to prevent
them being flung forwards in
the event of sharp braking and
causing injury to the passengers.
IMPORTANT
7) To close the tailgate use handle B
fig. 77. Do not try to close the
tailgate by pressing on the side
shock absorbers C fig. 77. Also be
careful not to knock the side
shock absorbers when you load
the boot, to avoid damaging them.
INTERIOR FITTINGS
DRIVER SIDE ARMREST
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
On some versions, the driver side
front seat has an armrest fig. 89.
Raise or lower the armrest as shown
by the arrows.
GLOVE COMPARTMENT
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
This is located in front of the
passenger seat fig. 90.GLOVE COMPARTMENT
To open it, operate handle A fig.
91.
Turn the key clockwise/
anticlockwise to lock/unlock the
glove compartment (for
versions/markets where provided).
41)89F0V0058
90F0V0059
91F0V0060
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IMPORTANT The backrest is
correctly secured when the red
band fig. 122 on backrest folding
handles A disappears. This red band
indicates that the backrest is not
secured.IMPORTANT After putting the rear
seats (for Doblò/Doblò Combi
versions) back to their normal
operating position, refit the seat belt
so that it is ready for use.
63)
ADJUSTING THE SEAT
BELT HEIGHT
64) 65)
The seat belt height can be adjusted
to various positions using the
regulator on the central pillar.
Always adjust the height of the seat
belts to fit the person wearing it:
this precaution could greatly reduce
the risk of injury in the event of
collision.
Correct adjustment is obtained
when the belt passes approximately
half way between the shoulder
and the neck.
WARNING
61) Never press button C fig. 119
when travelling.
62) Remember that, in the event of a
violent collision, back-seat
passengers not wearing seat belts
represent a serious danger to
the front-seat passengers as well
as to themselves.
63) Make sure that the backrest is
correctly secured on both sides
(red bands B not visible) to
prevent it from moving forward in
the event of sharp braking,
causing injuries to passengers.
64) The height of the seat belts must
be adjusted with the vehicle
stationary.
65) After the height adjustment,
always check that the regulator is
locked in one of the preset
positions. To do this, push
downwards to enable the locking
device to click if the grip has
not been released in one of the
possible positions.
121F0V0197
122F0V0127
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ISOFIX CHILD
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
SETUP
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
Only for vehicles designed to carry
people, (homologation M1),
provision has been made on some
versions to fit a Universal Isofix child
restraint system, a new European
standardised system for carrying
children safely.
Isofix systems can be fitted
alongside a traditional child restraint
system. An example of a child
restraint system is shown in fig. 130.
The Universal Isofix child restraint
system covers weight group 1.
Specific Isofix child restraint systems
cover the other weight groups.
These seats must be designed,
tested and type-approved
specifically for this vehicle (refer to
the list of vehicles attached to the
child restraint system).Due to its different anchoring
system, the child restraint system
must be attached to the dedicated
lower metal rings A fig. 131, located
between the backrest and rear
cushion. After removing the rear
parcel shelf (if present), secure the
upper belt (provided with the child
restraint system) to ring B fig. 132
(one on each side) located behind
the rear seat cushion.
NoteTo prevent possible scoring of
the table seat backrest, with folded
rear seat (for versions/markets,
where provided), anchorage ring
Isofix B fig. 132 (one on each side) is
covered with a cloth cap, to be
removed for correctly fastening the
child restraint system.
130F0V0113
131F0V0128
132F0V0330
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HANDBRAKE
The handbrake lever is located
between the front seats. Pull the
lever upwards to engage the
handbrake and ensure that the
vehicle does not move. The vehicle
should be secured after several
clicks of the lever. If it is not, contact
a Fiat Dealership to have it adjusted.
79)
When the handbrake lever is
engaged and the ignition key is in
MAR position, the instrument panel
warning light
will switch on.
Proceed as follows to release the
handbrake:
❒slightly lift the lever and press release
button A fig. 138;
❒keep button A pressed and lower the
lever. The
warning light in the
instrument panel will switch off.
Press the brake pedal when carrying
out this operation to prevent the
vehicle from moving accidentally.PARKING
Proceed as follows:
❒stop the engine and engage the
handbrake;
❒engage the gear (on a slope, engage
first gear if the vehicle is facing uphill
or reverse if it is facing downhill)
and leave the wheels steered.
If the vehicle is parked on a steep
slope, it is advisable to block the
wheels with a wedge or stone.
To prevent draining the battery, do
not leave the ignition key turned
to MAR. Always remove the key
when you leave the vehicle.
Never leave children unattended in
the vehicle. Always remove the
ignition key when leaving the
vehicle, and take it with you.
WARNING
79) The vehicle should be secured
after several clicks of the lever.
If it is not, contact a Fiat
Dealership to have it adjusted.
138F0V0087
138
STARTING AND DRIVING
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REPLACING AN
INTERIOR BULB
For the type of bulb and power
rating, see "Changing a bulb".
FRONT ROOF LIGHT
Roof light with
movable lens
Proceed as follows to replace the
bulbs:
❒remove roof light A fig. 165 working
at the points indicated by the arrows;
❒open the cover B fig. 166 as
indicated;
❒replace the bulb C fig. 167 releasing
the side contacts, insert the new
bulb and make sure that it is correctly
locked between the contacts;❒close the cover and secure the roof
light into its housing, making sure it
locks properly into place.
Roof light with spot
lights (where
provided)
Proceed as follows to replace the
bulbs:
❒operate in the points indicated by the
arrows and remove light A fig. 168;❒open protective flap B fig. 169;
❒replace the bulbs C releasing them
from the side contacts making sure
that the new bulbs are correctly
secured between the contacts;
❒close flap B fig. 169 and fix roof light
A fig. 168 in its housing, making sure
that it locks into place.
165F0V0070
166F0V0071
167F0V0072
168F0V0073
169F0V0074
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REAR ROOF LIGHT
To replace the bulb, proceed as
follows:
❒remove roof light A fig. 170 working
at the points indicated by the arrows;
❒open the cover B fig. 171 as
indicated;❒replace the bulb C fig. 172 releasing
the side contacts, insert the new
bulb and make sure that it is correctly
locked between the contacts;
❒close the cover B fig. 171 and secure
the roof light into its housing, making
sure it locks properly into place.
Removable roof light
To replace the bulb, proceed as
follows:
❒press button A fig. 173 and extract
the removable roof light B;
❒remove the roof light, working at the
points indicated by the arrows;
❒replace bulb C fig. 174 releasing the
side contacts, insert the new bulb
and make sure that it is correctly
locked between the contacts;
REPLACING FUSES
INTRODUCTION
Fuses protect the electric system:
they blow in the event of a failure or
improper action on the system.
When a device does not work,
check the condition of its protective
fuse: the filament A fig. 175 must
be intact.
170F0V0075
171F0V0071
172F0V0072
173F0V0176
174F0V0177
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❒use the wrench provided to fully
tighten the bolts, passing alternately
from one bolt to the opposite one,
as per the numerical sequence
illustrated in fig. 191.
At the end of the
operation
❒fix bracket A fig. 192 to the wheel
after passing it through the hole,
insert the threaded pin into one of the
bolt holes and secure by tightening
knob B;
❒for vehicles with alloy rims take the
adapter D fig. 193 and fit the plastic
spacer C between the spring and the
flange of the bracket. The plastic fin
must be directed downwards and
perfectly coincide with the flange cut
part;❒fit the bracket E fig. 194 in the
adapter D, fit the pin in the hole and
fasten by the knob F;
❒position the wheel vertically and rest
the fitted adaptor on the inside of the
rim, then using the screws provided
fix the wheel to the adaptor, using the
socket wrench for the wheel nuts G
fig. 195. Tighten the screws with
the wheel removal wrench.
NOTE Use the spare wheel covering
bag to protect the replaced alloy
wheel.
❒Check that the position of the
replaced wheel under the platform is
correct (the lifting system is equipped
with a clutch to limit the end of the
stroke, incorrect positioning may
jeopardise safety;)
❒put the jack and the tools back in the
dedicated tool bag;
191F0V0158
192F0V0194
193F0V0214
194F0V0215
G
195F0V0216
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❒reposition the tool bag behind the left
side seat (Cargo versions) or, resting
the bottom of the bag against the
side panel, in the compartment inside
the rear right side (Doblò/Doblò
Combi versions).
WARNING
108) The spare wheel (where
provided) is specifically for your
vehicle. Therefore, it must not be
used on other models. Do not
use spare wheels of other models
on your vehicle. The spare wheel
must be used only in an
emergency. Use of the spare
wheel must kept to the minimum
necessary.109) Use your hazard lights, warning
triangle, etc. to show that your
vehicle is stationary according to
the regulations in force.
Passengers should get out of the
vehicle, particularly if it is heavily
loaded, and wait for the wheel
to be changed away from the
traffic. If you are on a slope or
uneven surface, place wedges or
other suitable objects under the
wheels to secure the vehicle.
Have the wheel repaired and
refitted as soon as possible. Do
not apply grease to the bolt
threads before assembly: they
might spontaneously unscrew.
110) Use the jack only to replace
wheels on the vehicle with which
it is supplied or on other vehicles
of the same model. Never use
the jack for other purposes, such
as lifting other models. Never
use the jack to carry out repairs
under the vehicle. Incorrect
positioning of the jack may cause
the lifted vehicle to fall. Do not
use the jack for loads higher than
those shown on the label.111) Incorrect hub cap assembly
may cause it to come off when the
vehicle is moving. Never tamper
with the inflation valve. Never
introduce tools of any kind
between rim and tyre. Check tyre
and spare wheel pressures
regularly, referring to the values
shown in the "Technical
specifications" section.
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