
.
BONNET OPENING LEVER
Opening/closing ........................ 56
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
UNLOCKING LEVER
Operation .................................. 31
DOORS
Lock/Unlock .............................. 18
SEATS
Adjustments .............................. 22
Driver seat adjustments ............. 22
Passenger seat adjustments ...... 23
Rear seat access ....................... 24
Seat that folds to form a table ... 24
Third row seats .......................... 25
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GRAPHICAL INDEX

BONNET
Opening
Proceed as follows:
pull lever A fig. 80 in the direction
indicated by the arrow;
operate lever B fig. 81, lift the
bonnet and, at the same time, release
the supporting rod C fig. 82 from its
catch D, then insert the end of the rod
into housing E in the bonnet (large hole)
and push to safety position (small
hole), as shown in the figure.
30) 31) 32) 33)
Closing
Proceed as follows:
Hold the bonnet up with one hand
and with the other remove rod C from
housing E and fit it back into its catch
D;
Lower the bonnet to approximately
20 centimetres above the engine
compartment and let it come down.
Make sure that the bonnet is
completely closed and not just secured
in safety position. If it is not perfectly
closed, do not try to press the bonnet
down but open it and repeat the
procedure.
34)
WARNING
30)Incorrect positioning of the supporting
rod may cause the bonnet to drop
suddenly. Perform this operation only when
the vehicle is stationary.
31)Before opening the bonnet, make sure
that windscreen wiper arm is not raised,
but is rather positioned against the
windscreen.80F0V0047
81F0V0048
82F0V0049
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KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE

32)When the engine is warm, work
carefully inside the engine compartment to
avoid getting burnt. Do not place your
hands near the fan as it may be activated
even when the key is removed. Wait for the
engine to cool down.
33)Pay attention to scarves, ties and other
loose-fitting garments. If they accidentally
come into contact with moving parts,
they may get caught up and dragged with
serious risks for those wearing them.
34)For safety reasons, the bonnet must
always be properly closed while driving.
Make sure that the bonnet is perfectly
closed and that the lock is engaged. If you
notice when driving that the bonnet has
not been properly locked, stop immediately
and close the bonnet correctly.BOOT
35) 36) 37) 38) 39) 40)
OPENING/CLOSING THE
BOOT FROM THE
OUTSIDE
The tailgate (when unlocked) can only
be opened from the outside of the
vehicle using the electric opening
handle A fig. 83 located under the
handle. The tailgate can be opened at
any time if the doors are unlocked.
To open it the handle must be enabled
by opening the driver side front door
or operating the remote control
unlocking button (for Doblò/Doblò
Combi versions). On Cargo versions,
the opening of the tailgate is subject to
the enabling of the handle.The handle is enabled after pressing the
third button on the remote control or
by operating the unlocking button from
the interior of the vehicle. Opening
can also take place by using the
mechanical key or the metal insert of
the remote control key in the driver side
door pawl.
7)
EMERGENCY OPENING
FROM THE INSIDE
In the event of an emergency, you can
open the boot from inside the vehicle
as follows:
open the sliding side door and fully
fold the rear seats;
from inside the boot, press lever A
fig. 85 and open the tailgate.83F0V0370
84F0V0340
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VEHICLE INACTIVITY
Versions with dummy pole fig. 150
If the vehicle is inactive, special care
must be taken to disconnect the
battery electrical power supply. This
procedure is carried out by
disconnecting the rapid release
negative terminal A from the negative
false pole B because there is a battery
status monitoring sensor D at the
negative battery pole C which should
never be disconnected except when
the actual battery is replaced.
Versions without
dummy pole fig. 151
In case of car inactivity, special
attention must be paid due to the
disconnection of the battery power
supply.Proceed as follows: detach the
connector A (by pressing button B)
from sensor C for monitoring the status
of the battery installed on the negative
battery pole D. This sensor should
never be disconnected from the pole
except if the battery is replaced.
98)
EMERGENCY STARTING
When jump starting, never connect the
negative lead (–) of the auxiliary battery
to the negative pole C of the vehicle
battery, but rather to either the false
pole B or to an engine/gearbox earth
point fig. 152.
99) 100) 101) 102)
WARNING
98)If the battery needs to be replaced,
always contact a Fiat Dealership. Replace
the battery with a new one of the same
type and specifications.
99)Before opening the bonnet, make sure
that the vehicle is switched off and the
key is in the OFF position. Please follow the
instructions on the decal near the front
crossmember. It is advisable to extract the
key when there are other people in the
vehicle.
149F0V0041150F0V0042
151F0V0218
152F0V0043
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BODYWORK
PROTECTION AGAINST
ATMOSPHERIC AGENTS
The main causes of corrosion are the
following:
atmospheric pollution;
salty air and humidity (coastal areas,
or hot humid climates);
seasonal environmental conditions.
The abrasive action of wind-borne
atmospheric dust and sand, as well as
mud and gravel raised by other cars
is also not to be underestimated.
On your vehicle, Fiat has implemented
the best manufacturing technologies
to effectively protect the bodywork
against corrosion.
These include:
painting products and systems
which give the vehicle particular
resistance to corrosion and abrasion;
use of galvanised (or pretreated)
sheet metal, with high resistance to
corrosion;
spraying the underbody, engine
compartment, wheelhouse internal
parts and other parts with highly
protective wax products;
spraying of plastic parts, with a
protective function in the more exposed
points: underdoor, inner wing, edges,
etc.;
use of "open" boxed sections to
prevent condensation and pockets of
moisture from triggering rust inside.
VEHICLE EXTERIOR AND
UNDERBODY WARRANTY
Your vehicle is covered by warranty
against perforation due to corrosion of
any original element of the structure
or body.
For the general terms of this warranty,
refer to the Warranty Booklet.
ADVICE FOR
PRESERVING THE
BODYWORK
Paintwork
Paintwork does not only serve an
aesthetic purpose, but also protects the
underlying sheet metal.
Touch up abrasions and scratches
immediately to prevent rust formation.
Use only original paint products for
touch-ups (see “Bodywork paint
identification plate” in the “Technical
specifications” section).
Normal maintenance of paintwork
consists in washing the vehicle: the
frequency depends on the conditions
and environment where the vehicle
is used.
For example, it is advisable to wash the
vehicle more often in areas with high
levels of environmental pollution or on
roads spread with salt.To correctly wash the vehicle, proceed
as follows:
wash the bodywork using a low
pressure jet of water;
wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy
solution over the bodywork, frequently
rinsing the sponge;
rinse well with water and dry with a
jet of air or a chamois.
If you put the vehicle through a car
wash, follow these recommendations:
– remove the aerial from the roof so
it does not get damaged;
– water added to a soapy solution
should be used for washing;
– rinse thoroughly to avoid soap marks
staying on the bodywork or less visible
parts.
39)Dry the less visible parts with special
care, such as the door frames, bonnet
and the headlight frames, where water
may stagnate more easily. It is a good
idea to leave the vehicle outdoors
for a while after washing it to give water
time to evaporate.
Do not wash the vehicle after it has
been left in the sun or with the bonnet
hot: this may alter the shine of the
paintwork.
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IDENTIFICATION
DATA
It is advisable to take note of the
identification codes. The following
identification codes are printed and
shown on the plates:
VIN plate.
Chassis marking.
Bodywork paint identification plate.
Engine marking.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER (VIN) PLATE
This plate is fitted to the engine
compartment air intake chamber and
bears the following information fig. 227:
A Name of manufacturer
B Type-approval number.
C Vehicle type identification code.
D Chassis manufacture number.
E Maximum authorised weight of
vehicle fully laden.
F Maximum authorised weight of
vehicle when fully laden plus trailer.
G Maximum authorised weight on first
axle (front).
H Maximum authorised weight on
second axle (rear).
I Engine type.
L Bodywork version code.
M Spare part number.
N Correct fume coefficient value.BODYWORK PAINT
IDENTIFICATION PLATE
This plate is fitted inside the bonnet and
contains the following information fig.
228:
A Paint manufacturer.
B Colour name.
C Fiat colour code.
D Colour code for touch-ups or
repainting.CHASSIS MARKING
These are located respectively:
on the passenger compartment floor
panel, near the right front seat; open
flap A to access fig. 229
on the lower part of the windscreen
B fig. 230
The marking includes:
type of vehicle;
chassis number.
227F0V0115
228F0V0118
229F0V0116
230F0V0117
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TECHNICAL DATA