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SEATS
6)
2)
Longitudinal
adjustment
Lift the lever A fig. 11 and push the
seat forwards or backwards: in
the driving position your arms
should rest on the rim of the
steering wheel.
7)
Height adjustment
To raise the seat: whilst sitting,
move the lever B fig. 11 (front part
of the seat) or the lever C fig. 11
(rear part of the seat) upwards and
shift your body weight away from
the part of the seat to be raised.
To lower the seat: whilst sitting,
move the lever B (front part of
the seat) or the lever C (rear part of
the seat) upwards and position
your body weight on the part of the
seat to be lowered.
Backrest angle
adjustment
Turn knob D fig. 11.
8)
Lumbar adjustment
To adjust, turn knob E fig. 12.
SPRUNG SEAT
The seat is equipped with a
mechanical spring system and
hydraulic shock absorber to ensure
maximum comfort and safety. The
system of springs also effectively
absorbs impact from uneven road
surfaces.
See the description in the "Seats"
section for the lengthwise
adjustments, height adjustments,
backrest adjustment, lumbar
adjustment and armrest
adjustment.
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Ballast weight
adjustment
Use adjustment knob A fig. 13 to
set the required setting based
on body weight, with settings
between 40 kg and 130 kg.
SEATS WITH
ADJUSTABLE
ARMRESTS
The driver's seat may be equipped
with an armrest that can be raised
and adjusted for height. To adjust,
use wheel A fig. 14.
9) 10)
SEAT WITH REVOLVING
BASE
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
It may be turned through 180°
toward the seat on the opposite
side. Use the control A fig. 15
to rotate the seat. Before turning,
move the seat forward and only
then carry out the lengthwise
adjustment fig. 16.REVOLVING SEAT WITH
SEAT BELT
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
It is equipped with a seat belt with
three anchoring points fig. 17,
two adjustable armrests (for the
adjustment, see "Seats with
adjustable armrests" paragraph)
and height-adjustable head
restraints (for the adjustment, see
"Head restraints" paragraph).
11)
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FLAP ON BENCH
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
To use, pull tab A fig. 102 and lower
the flap. The flap is equipped with
two cup holder indents and a
support surface with a paper holder
clip.
WARNING
31) The cigar lighter reaches high
temperatures. Handle it carefully
and make sure that children don't
touch it: risk of fire and/or
burning.32) Do not use the desk in a vertical
position with the vehicle in
motion.
33) To prevent dangerous situations,
moving the tablet holder and
using the device are prohibited
while driving.
TACHOGRAPH
For tachograph operation and use,
consult the owner handbook
supplied by the device
manufacturer. The tachograph must
be installed on the vehicle when
the vehicle weight (with or without
trailer) exceeds 3.5 tons.
IMPORTANT Anyone making
changes to the monitoring device
or signal transmission system
that affects recording by the
monitoring instrument, particularly if
this is done for purposes of fraud,
may be in breach of criminal or
administrative state regulations.
IMPORTANT If a tachograph is
fitted, if the vehicle is parked for
more than 5 days, it is advisable to
disconnect the negative battery
terminal to maintain its charge.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Do not use abrasive detergents or
solvents to clean the device. To
clean the outside of the device, use
a damp cloth or special products
for the care of synthetic materials.
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HEADLIGHTS
LIGHT BEAM
ALIGNMENT
The correct alignment 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
headlights checked and adjusted.
HEADLIGHT
ALIGNMENT
CORRECTOR
This device works with the ignition
key in the MAR-ON position and
the dipped beam headlights on.
The vehicle tilts backwards when it
is laden, raising the beam.
The beams must therefore be
realigned in this case.Headlight alignment
adjustment
Pressoron the control panel
fig. 124.
The instrument panel display shows
the position in relation to the
adjustment set.
IMPORTANT Check the alignment
of the light beams each time the
weight of the load transported
changes.
FOG LIGHTS
ALIGNMENT
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
Contact a Fiat Dealership to have
the headlights checked and
adjusted.ADJUSTING THE
HEADLIGHTS WHEN
ABROAD
The dipped beam headlights are
aligned for operation in the country
where the vehicle was originally
purchased. When 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. Such film is provided
by Lineaccessori Fiat and is
available at Fiat Dealerships.
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IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
WARNING
69) The TPMS is optimised for the
original tyres and wheels
provided. TPMS pressures and
alerts have been defined
according to the size of the tyres
mounted on the vehicle. Using
equipment with different size,
type or kind may cause irregular
system operation or sensor
damage. Non-original spare
wheels can damage the sensor.
Do not use tyre sealant or
balancing weights if the vehicle is
equipped with TPMS as these
may damage the sensors.
70) If the system signals a pressure
decrease on a specific tyre, it is
recommended to check the
pressure on all four tyres.
71) TPMS does not relieve the driver
from the obligation to check the
tyre pressure every month; it is
not even to be considered a
replacing system for maintenance
or a safety system.72) Tyre pressure must be checked
with tyres cold. Should it become
necessary for whatever reason
to check pressure with warm
tyres, do not reduce pressure
even if it is higher than the
prescribed value, but repeat the
check when tyres are cold.
73) The TPMS cannot indicate
sudden tyre pressure drops (for
example when a tyre bursts).
In this case, stop the car, braking
with caution and avoiding abrupt
steering.
74) The system only warns that the
tyre pressure is low: it is not able
to inflate them.
75) An insufficient tyre inflation
increases fuel consumption,
reduces the tread duration and
may affect the capacity of driving
safely.
76) Always refit the valve stem cap
after inspecting or adjusting tyre
pressure. This prevents dampness
or dirt from entering the valve
stem and thus the pressure
control sensor from being
damaged.77) The tyre repair kit (Fix&Go)
provided with the car (for
versions/markets, where
provided) is compatible with the
TPMS sensors; using sealants not
equivalent with that in the original
kit may adversely affect its
operation. If sealants not
equivalent with the original one
are used, it is recommended to
have the TPMS sensor operation
checked by a qualified repair
centre.
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CARRYING
CHILDREN SAFELY
For optimal protection in the event
of an impact, all passengers must
be seated and wearing adequate
restraint systems.
This is even more important for
children.
This prescription is compulsory in
all EC countries according to EC
Directive 2003/20/EC.
Compared with adults, a child's
head is proportionally larger and
heavier than the rest of the body,
while muscles and bone structure
are not fully developed. Therefore,
correct restraint systems are
necessary which are different from
adult seat belts.
The results of research on the best
child restraint systems are
contained in the European
Standard ECE-R44, which enforces
the use of restraint systems
classified into five groups:
Group Weight range
Group0 upto10kg
Group 0+ up to 13 kg
Group 1 9-18 kg
Group 2 15-25 kg
Group 3 22-36 kg
As you can see, the groups overlap
partly and, in fact, there are devices
on sale that cover more than one
weight group.
All restraint devices must bear the
certification data, together with
the control mark, on a label solidly
fixed to the child restraint system
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
vehicles.
108)
GROUP 0 and 0+
Babies up to 13 kg must be carried
facing backwards on a cradle
seat, which, supporting the head,
does not induce stress on the neck
in the event of sharp decelerations.
The cradle is restrained by the
vehicle's seat belts, as shown in fig.
158 and it must restrain the child
in turn with its own belts.
109) 110)
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GROUP 1
Children from 9 kg to 18 kg in
weight can be carried facing
forwards if the child restraint
system is fitted with a front cushion,
through which the vehicle's seat
belt restrains both child and seat
fig. 159.
109) 110)
GROUP 2
Children from 15 to 25 kg may use
the vehicle's seat belts directly
fig. 160.The child restraint system is now
needed only to position the child
correctly with respect to the belts
so that the diagonal section
crosses the child's chest and never
the neck, and the lower part is
snug on the pelvis not the
abdomen.
109)
GROUP 3
For children from 22 kg to 36 kg in
weight the size of the child's chest
no longer requires a support to
space the child's back from the
backrest.
The fig. 161 shows the correct child
positioning on the rear seat.
109)
Children over 1.50 m in height can
wear seat belts like adults.
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SUITABILITY OF PASSENGER SEATS FOR THE USE OF CHILD RESTRAINT
SYSTEMS
The vehicle complies with the new European Directive 2000/3/EC which governs the arrangement possibilities for
child restraint systems on the seats of a vehicle as shown in the following table (the table refers to the Van, Combi
and Panorama versions):
Group Weight range CAB 1st and 2nd REAR SEATS ROW
Single or two-
seater seat (1 or 2
passengers)Rear left side
passengerRear right side
passengerCentral passenger
Group 0, 0+ Up to 13 kgUUUU
Group 1 9–18 kgUUUU
Group 2 15–25 kgUUUU
Group 3 22–36 kgUUUU
U suitable for child restraint systems in the "Universal" category, according to European Standard ECE-R44 for the specified "Groups".
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