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FRONT SEAT BELT HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
Always adjust the height of the seat
belt to the body of the passenger.
This precaution may considerably
reduce the risk of injury in the event
of a collision.
Correct adjustment is obtained
when the belt passes approximately
half way between the shoulder and
the neck.
According to the version, there may
be as many as 5 height adjustment
positions fig. 22:
To raise: lift the ring B to the
desired position.
The height of the seat
belts must be adjusted
with the vehicle stationary.
WARNING
SEAT BELTS
HOW TO USE THE
SEAT BELTS fig. 21
To fasten the seat belts, hold the
tongue A and insert it into the
buckle B, until it clicks into place.
Pull the belt lightly. If the seat belt
jams, let it rewind for a short
stretch, then pull it out again
without jerking.
fig. 21
F0X0022m
To unfasten the seat belt, press
button C. Guide the seat belt while
it is rewinding, to prevent it from
twisting. Through the reel, the belt
automatically adapts to the body of
the passenger wearing it, allowing
freedom of movement.
The reel may lock when the vehicle
is parked on a steep slope: this is
normal.
Furthermore, the reel mechanism
locks the belt if it is pulled sharply or
in the event of sudden braking,
collisions and high-speed bends.
For maximum
protection, keep the
backrest upright, lean back
into it and make sure that the
seat belt fits closely across the
chest and pelvis.
WARNING
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To lower: press button A and move
ring B downwards to the desired
position at the same time.
When you have finished, check that
it has locked by pushing ring B
downwards without pressing
button A.
fig. 22
F0X0023m
fig. 23
F0X0024m
After adjustment,
always check that the
cursor to which the ring is fixed
is locked in one of the set
positions.
WARNING
REAR SEAT BELTS
Depending on the version, the rear
seat may be fitted with inertia seat
belts with three anchor points and a
reel.
The belts must be worn in
accordance with the diagram in
fig. 23.
fig. 24
F0X0026m
When they are not in use, always
return the rear seats belts to their
dedicated housings A-fig. 24.
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The pretensioner does not require
any maintenance or lubrication.
Anything that modifies its original
conditions invalidates its efficiency.
If, due to unusual natural events
(floods, sea storms, etc.), the device
has been affected by water and mud,
it must be replaced.
To obtain the highest degree of
protection from the action of the
pretensioner, wear the seat belt
tight across the chest and pelvis.PRETENSIONERS
To make the protective action of the
seat belts even more effective, the
Fiat Strada is fitted with
pretensioners. These devices “feel”,
through a sensor, the occurrence of
a severe impact, retracting the belts
by a few centimetres. This
guarantees that the belt adheres
perfectly to the body of the
occupants, before the restraining
action begins. The reel locks to
indicate that the pretensioner has
intervened; the seat belt cannot be
drawn back up even when guided.
A small amount of smoke may be
emitted. This smoke is not harmful
and does not indicate a fire.The pretensioners
require neither internal
lubrication nor maintenance
interventions. The
pretensioners must not be
tampered with under any
circumstances. This could
compromise the operation of
the safety devices. Should
intervention be necessary,
contact a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
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TRIP button
Brief press:
– access TRIP COMPUTER
information.
Long press:
– reset TRIP COMPUTER.Standard display fig. 51
A – date
B – milometer (total/trip)
C – clock
D – outside temperature.
On some versions, when a door is
opened / closed with the key
removed, the display shows the total
milometer reading and the clock for
a few seconds.
F0X3002m
The display can also show the
following:
– through the flashing “spanner”
icon, when the vehicle must be
taken to a Fiat Dealership for
Scheduled Servicing;
– TRIP COMPUTER indications;
– brightness level adjustment for
some internal controls;
– FIAT MY CAR menu;
– warning messages in the event of
failures.
fig. 51
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Dusk sensor sensitivity
(auto lamp)
This function, only available for
certain versions/markets, allows
dusk sensor sensitivity to be
adjusted to 3 levels:
level 1 – minimum sensitivity
level 2 – medium sensitivity
level 3 – maximum sensitivity
The greater the sensitivity, the lesser
the light intensity required to
automatically switch on the dipped
headlights, side lights and number
plate light.
To adjust, proceed as follows:
– press the MODE button briefly:
the display will show the level set
previously;
– press the ▼or ▲button to make
the desired adjustment;
– press the MODE button briefly to
confirm;
– hold down the MODE button to
return to the standard display.Trip B
This function, present only on some
versions/markets where provided,
allows the display of Trip B (partial
trip) to be activated (ON) or
deactivated (OFF). For further
information, see TRIP COMPUTER
in this section.
To activate or deactivate the
function, proceed as follows:
– press the MODE button briefly:
ON or OFF (depending on the
previous setting) flashes on the
display;
– press the ▼or ▲button to
select;
– press the MODE button briefly to
confirm;
– hold down the MODE button to
return to the standard display.Set Clock
(time adjustment)
To adjust the time, proceed as
follows:
– press the MODE button briefly:
the hours flash on the display;
– press the ▼or ▲button to
adjust;
– press the MODE button briefly:
the minutes flash on the display;
– press the ▼or ▲button to
adjust;
– press the MODE button briefly to
confirm;
– hold down the MODE button to
return to the standard display.
Every time the ▼or ▲buttons are
pressed, the value is
decreased/increased by 1 unit
respectively When the buttons are
held down, the value decreases or
increases rapidly, as appropriate. It is
advisable to release the button as
you approach the desired value, then
complete the adjustment with single
presses.
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Clock Mode (12h or 24h)
To choose the time display format
(12h or 24h), proceed as follows:
– press the MODE button briefly:the mode set previously flashes on
the display;
– press the ▼or ▲button to select
12h or 24h;
– press the MODE button briefly to confirm;
– hold down the MODE button to return to the standard display.
Set Date
This function is used to set the date
(day – month – year). To set,
proceed as follows:
– press the MODE button briefly: the year flashes on the display;
– press the ▼or ▲button to
adjust; – press the MODE button briefly:
the month flashes on the display;
– press the ▼or ▲button to
adjust;
– press the MODE button briefly: the day flashes on the display;
– press the ▼or ▲button to
adjust;
– press the MODE button briefly to confirm;
– hold down the MODE button to return to the standard display.
Every time the ▼or ▲buttons are
pressed, the value is
decreased/increased by 1 unit
respectively When the buttons are
held down, the value decreases or
increases rapidly, as appropriate. It is
advisable to release the button as
you approach the desired value, then
complete the adjustment with single
presses. Audio Rpt.
(radio info repetition
for versions/markets,
where provided)
This function, present only on some
versions/markets where provided,
allows the frequency band or the
RDS messages from the current
station to be displayed.
To activate (ON) or deactivate
(OFF) radio info repetition, proceed
as follows:
– press the MODE button briefly:
ON or OFF (depending on the
previous setting) flashes on the
display;
– press the ▼or ▲button to
select;
– press the MODE button briefly to confirm;
– hold down the MODE button to return to the standard display.
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Cons. (fuel consumption unit)
This function, present only on some
versions/markets where provided,
allows the unit of measurement used
to calculate fuel consumption to be
selected: km/l or l/100km.
Proceed as follows:
– press the MODE button briefly:
km/l or l/100km (depending on
the previous setting) flashes on
the display;
– press the ▼or ▲button to
select;
– press the MODE button briefly to
confirm;
– hold down the MODE button to
return to the standard display.
Door Lock
(with vehicle in motion
for versions/markets,
where provided)
This function, present only on some
versions/markets where provided,
allows automatic locking of doors
above a speed of 20 km/h to be
activated.
To activate (ON) or deactivate
(OFF) the function, proceed as
follows:
– press the MODE button briefly:
ON or OFF (depending on the
previous setting) flashes on the
display;
– press the ▼or ▲button to
select;
– press the MODE button briefly to
confirm;
– hold down the MODE button to
return to the standard display.
Dist. Unit (distance unit)
This function, present only on some
versions/markets where provided,
allows the unit of measurement used
to calculate distance to be selected:
km or mi.
Proceed as follows:
– press the MODE button briefly:
km or mi (depending on the
previous setting) flashes on the
display;
– press the ▼or ▲button to
select;
– press the MODE button briefly to
confirm;
– hold down the MODE button to
return to the standard display.
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ABS SYSTEM
FAILURE (amber)
When the key is turned to MAR, the
warning light switches on but should
switch off after a few seconds.
The warning light will switch on
when the system is either not
working or not available. In this case
the braking system maintains its own
efficiency unaltered, but without the
advantage of the ABS system.
Drive carefully and contact a Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible.
On some versions, the display shows
a dedicated message. BATTERY CHARGE
LOW (red)
The warning light switches
on when the ignition key is turned
to MAR, but it should switch off as
soon as the engine has started (with
the engine idling a brief delay before
switching off is acceptable).
If the warning light stays on, contact
a Fiat Dealership immediately.
On some versions, the display shows
a dedicated message.
w>x>
EBD FAILURE
(red - amber)
(for versions/
markets, where
provided)
If the
xand >warning lights
switch on simultaneously with the
engine running, this indicates that
there is a fault in the EBD system or
that the system in unavailable.
In this case, the rear wheels may
suddenly lock and the vehicle may
swerve when braking sharply. Drive
very carefully to a Fiat Dealership to
have the system inspected
immediately.
On some versions, the display shows
a dedicated message.
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