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If, after a crash no fuel leaks are found and
the vehicle can be started again, reset the
fuel cut-off switch as follows: ❒
turn the key to S;
❒
remove the ignition key; refit the key
into the ignition switch and then start
the engine.
FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCHIt is a safety switch controlled by air bag
electronic control unit that in the event of
a serious crash (in any direction) comes
into operation by cutting off fuel and turn-
ing off the engine as a consequence.
Fuel cut-off switch activation is indicated
by a dedicated message on the reconfig-
urable multifunction display.
If, after a crash, you smell fu-
el or see leaks from the fuel
system, do not reset the switch to
avoid fire risk.
WARNING
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fig. 75
F0P0066m
fig. 74
F0P0065m
fig. 76/a
F0P0067m
INTERIOR EQUIPMENTGLOVEBOX fig. 74-75
To open the glovebox operate handle A-
fig. 74.
The overturning door is fitted with re-
cesses for holding (with vehicle stopped)
a glass or a can and a recess for holding a
pen.
The glovebox has a lock which is operat-
ed by the ignition key.
ODDMENT
COMPARTMENTS/SHELVES
These are installed above sun visors and
have been designed to provide prompt
housing for light objects (like documents,
cards, road maps, etc..).
The side shelves, depending on the fittings,
may be supplied with a doorA-fig. 76/a.
IMPORTANT The shelf can support
max. 3 kg per side, do not exceed this load
and do not cling to it.
Use the side handles provided for the pur-
pose.The central compartment may be
equipped with an “internal tunnel” which
allows the transportation of light and long
objects (electric wire covers, plastic tubes
etc. ...): seek advice from the Fiat Dealer-
ship.
fig. 76/b
F0P0346m
Ticket compartment
Available according to the vehicle fittings.
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ASHTRAY
The ashtray is a removable plastic box.
Pull lid A-fig. 85backwards to open it.
To remove the ashtray: press the catch
B-fig. 86and guide it downwards.
To refit the ashtray: rest the ashtray bot-
tom and guide it upwards refitting the
catch.fig. 85
F0P0077m
fig. 86
F0P0078m
fig. 84
F0P0076m
The cigar lighter gets very
hot. Handle it with care and
make sure that it is not used by chil-
dren: danger of fire and/or burns.
WARNING
CIGAR LIGHTER
Press button B-fig. 84with ignition key
at Mto turn the cigar lighter on.
After about 15 seconds the button will re-
turn to its initial position and the cigar
lighter is ready for use.
IMPORTANT Always check that the cig-
ar lighter has turned off.
fig. 82
F0P0074m
fig. 83
F0P0075m
BACK REST POCKETS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Seat back rests can be fitted with pock-
ets fig. 82for keeping light objects (like
documents, road maps, etc.).
GLASS HOLDER
(for versions/markets, where provided)
When folding the back rest of the central
seat of the second row it is possible to use
the two glass recesses fig. 83.
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DOORSMANUAL OPENING/CLOSURE
fig. 91
F0P0083m
fig. 90
F0P0082m
Make sure it is safe to open
a door before doing so.
WARNING
FRONT DOORS fig. 90
With ignition key removed when open-
ing the doors a buzzer will sound to warn
the driver that external lights are on.
The buzzer will mute as soon as lights are
switched off, doors are closed or the en-
gine is turned on.
With key fitted into ignition device, when
opening one of the front doors a buzzer
will sound and the instrument panel warn-
ing light
9
will turn on to warn the dri-
ver that one of the two doors is not
closed.
To unlock: fit the metal insert of the key
into the lock and turn it counterclockwise.
To lock: fit the metal insert of the key in-
to the lock and turn it clockwise.Sliding side doors
The sliding side doors are equipped with
a spring clip which stops it on the opening
bumper: in order to block them simply
push the door onto the bumper, in order
to unblock it firmly pull it forwards.
In any case ensure that the doors are cor-
rectly connected to the device which
maintains the complete opening of the
doors.
To unlock: fit the metal insert of the key
into the lock and turn it counterclockwise.
To lock: fit the metal insert of the key in-
to the lock and turn it clockwise.The sliding side door may be supplied with
windows (for versions/markets, where
provided).
Windows can be opened from the vehi-
cle. To open the windows press the two
pins A-fig. 91and make the glass slide
keeping the pins pressed until reaching the
required open position. After opening the
windows check they click into place.
During refuelling, do not open
the left sliding door due to the
fact that the open fuel door.
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Do not leave the vehicle
parked on a steep slope with
the sliding door open. An involuntary
knock could release the door and
make it slide.
WARNING
When leaving the vehicle
parked with the sliding doors
open, always check they are proper-
ly locked into place.
WARNING
The catch system is designed
to ensure the best comfort in
use. An accidental knock or gust of
wind could release the doors and
make them close.
WARNING
In case the vehicle is sta-
tionary with the rear doors
open at 90°, these hide the rear lights.
In order to signal your position to oth-
er drivers who are travelling in the
same direction and may not have no-
ticed the stationery vehicle, use a tri-
angular signal or any other device
prescribed by the enforced legislation
in your country.
WARNING
REAR DOUBLE DOORSThe double rear doors are fitted with a
catch which stops the opening at an an-
gle of approximately 90°.
Opening the double doors from the outside
Turn the key to 2-fig. 92 and pull the
door handle in the direction of the arrow
A.
Then to open the door B, operate the
handle C-fig. 93in the direction of the ar-
row.
fig. 93
F0P0086m
fig. 92
F0P0088m
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fig. 94
F0P0087m
fig. 95
F0P0602m
fig. 96
F0P0293m
It is possible to increase the opening angle
of the two doors to facilitate loading and
unloading operations. To do this, release
the spring catches A-fig. 94as shown; this
will allow opening the doors by 180°.
When open to 180°, the
doors are not blocked. Do
not use this system when the vehicle
is parked on a slope or when it is
windy.
WARNING
Closing the double doors from the outside
After closing both doors, turn the key to
1-fig. 92.Tailgate
(for versions/markets, where provided)
To open the tailgate use the power-han-
dle shown in fig. 95.
Emergency opening for the tailgate
If the centralised door opening system is
failing, to open the tailgate from the pas-
senger compartment proceed as follows:
❒
fold rear seats (see paragraph “Seats”
in this section) to reach the internal
lock;
❒
fit a screwdriver into the hole on the
lock and unlock the opening mechanism
B-fig. 96.
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CENTRALISED
OPENING/CLOSURE
From the outside
Use the remote-control set in order to
lock/unlock the vehicle.
From the inside fig. 97
By pressing once on button A, it
allows the centralised locking of the
doors.
By pressing a second time it allows the un-
locking.
The command is not active when the ve-
hicle has been blocked from the outside
with the remote-control set or with the
key.∫
Anti-aggression safety device
The system automatically locks the doors
as soon as the vehicle reaches approx. 10
km/h.
Activation/deactivation
With the key in the Mposition, press for
button Afor a long time to activate or de-
activate the function.
Loading compartment fig. 98
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The pressure on button Ballows the lock-
ing/unlocking of the rear doors.
This function is activated upon delivery of
the vehicle. Upon request, it is possible to
deactivate this opening selection between
the passenger compartment and the load-
ing compartment. Please seek advice from
the Fiat Dealership.
CHILDREN’S SAFETY DEVICE
It prevents the opening of the sliding side
doors from the inside.
To activate the device press button A-
fig. 99situated between the commands on
the bridge of the central compartment.
The activation of the device is signalled by
the lighting of the led on button A.
The device remains active also by carrying
out the electrical unlocking of the doors.fig. 99
F0P00906m
fig. 97
F0P0085m
fig. 98
B
F0P0352m
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POWER
WINDOWS/WINDOW
WINDERSThe driver’s door armrest features two
switches that with key at Mshall be used:
Ato open/close the left front window;
Bto open/close the right front window;
The passenger’s door armrest can be fitted
with switch A-fig. 102to open the rele-
vant window.
fig. 102
F0P0093m
fig. 103
F0P0094m
Improper use of the power
windows can be dangerous.
Before and during its operation en-
sure that any passengers are not at
risk from the moving glass either by
personal objects getting caught in the
mechanism or by being injured by it
directly. Always remove the ignition
key when getting out of the vehicle to
prevent the power windows being op-
erated accidentally and constituting
a danger to the passengers in the ve-
hicle.
WARNING
The system conforms to the
forthcoming standard
2000/4/EC concerning the safety of
passengers leaning out of the pas-
senger compartment.
WARNING
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