9)Before setting off after parking or before
moving the vehicle in any way, ensure
the footboard is fully stowed away.
Because the movement of the footboard is
controlled by that of the sliding side door,
incomplete stowing of the footboard or
non-closure of the rear doors is indicated
by the lighting of a warning light
on
the instrument panel.
10)This spring loaded system has
activation forces that were designed for
optimum comfort. Accidental knocks or a
strong gust of wind may release the
springs and let the doors close
spontaneously.
11)With the doors opened to 180 degrees,
no locking system is effective. Do not use
this opening with the vehicle parked on
a gradient or when it is windy.
12)It is forbidden to drive the vehicle with
the footboard open.
13)Do not use the retracted footboard for
getting up or down the load compartment.
14)Make sure that the footboard is suitably
locked by the provided retaining systems
before, after and during its use. An
incomplete opening or closing might cause
an improper movement of the footboard
with risks arising for the operator and
external users.
15)The footboard lightly projects from the
vehicle even if retracted; therefore, when
rear parking sensors are provided, their
operating range is lightly reduced.
WARNING
2)The footboard presence may reduce the
ramp approach angles; it is therefore
recommended, in case of a very steep
ramp, to be very careful in order not to
damage the footboard.
SEATS
16)
3)
Longitudinal adjustment
Lift lever A fig. 15 and push the seat
forwards or backwards: in the driving
position your arms should rest on
the steering wheel rim.
17)
Height adjustment
To raise the seat: while seated, move
the lever B fig. 15 (front part of the
seat) or the lever C fig. 15 (rear part of
the seat) upwards and lift your body
weight off the part of the seat that must
be raised.
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KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE
Proceed as follows to remove the
bench:
– from the stacked position, operate
the levers C and D fig. 24, rotating
them forward (as specified on the
adhesive label on the lower
crossmember);
– lift seat base forward;
– bring the seat to an upright position;
– from the vertical position, operate
the levers E and F fig. 25, rotating them
upwards;
– raise the bench from the floor and
remove it.
25)
FLEX FLOOR REAR SEAT
To release the seat, proceed as follows:
operate the rear release lever A fig.
26 to to aid releasing the safety catch
underneath it (movement1);
pull the black knob B fig. 26
(movement2);
lift the lever A (movement3), just
above the slide lock C fig. 27 (on the
side) to ensure that the system is held
up during the operations.When the base has been locked, it will
be possible to move the seat by
accompanying it with both hands to
move it forwards or backwards fig. 28.
It will also be possible to disassemble
it by pulling it at the points in which
its catches are free with respect to the
holes in the tracks; in that position
(easily found by sliding the base a little
and simultaneously pulling it out) the
seat can easily be removed fig. 29.
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After the sliding and removal
operations, the seat should be refitted
and secured to the rails on the floor
before driving, as follows:
fit the base on the rails;
push the latch lever downwards fig.
30 with sufficient force, until the system
locks.IMPORTANT The locking system is only
secured when the safety clip under
the lever locks it horizontally. If this does
not happen, check that the seat is in
the exact locking position in relation to
the rail (moving the seat backwards
or forwards a few millimetres until it is
properly attached). Once the
quick-release base is locked in position,
it will be as in the first stage, in other
words with the retaining lever perfectly
parallel to the floor guaranteeing that
the seat is securely fastened in the
selected position.
The seat can be turned 180º toward
the seat on the opposite side. To turn it,
see the "Seat with revolving base"
paragraph.4-SEATER BENCH SEAT
(Crew Cab Van versions)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
For specific versions, the vehicle
features a 4-seater rear bench seat.
The bench has a bottle holder cavity A
fig. 31.
The seat can be tilted manually to allow
access to the load compartment fig.
32.
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KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE
WARNING
16)All adjustments must be made with the
vehicle stationary.
17)After releasing the adjustment lever,
always check that the seat is locked on the
guides by trying to move it back and forth.
If it is not locked, the seat may move
unexpectedly and make you lose control of
the vehicle.
18)For maximum safety, keep the backrest
upright, lean back into it and make sure
the seat belt fits closely across your chest
and pelvis.
19)Before putting on the seatbelt, ensure
that the armrests are vertical (see
paragraph on "seat belts ”).
20)Before unfastening the belts and
getting out of the vehicle, ensure that the
outer armrest (door side) is fully raised.
21)All adjustments must be made with the
vehicle stationary. In particular, while
turning the seat, take care that it does not
interfere with the handbrake lever.
22)Ensure the seat is locked in driving
position before starting up the vehicle.
23)Do not place heavy loads on the flap
with the vehicle in motion because they
could be thrown against the vehicle
occupants in the event of sudden braking
or impacts, causing severe injury.24)Do not travel with passengers seated in
the 3rd row with the 2nd row bench folded
over. Do not place objects of any type on
the backrest of the 2nd row bench folded
over: in the event of impact or sharp
braking they could be thrown against the
occupants of the vehicle casing serious
injury. For more information, see the
contents of the adhesive plate located
under the bench.
25)When refitting the bench, ensure that it
is correctly locked to the floor guides.
WARNING
3)The fabric upholstery of your vehicle is
designed to withstand the normal wear
and tear of your vehicle for a long time.
You are however recommended to avoid
strong and/or continuous scratching
with clothing accessories such as metal
buckles, studs, Velcro fastenings and the
like, as these items cause stress of the
cover fabric that could lead to yarn
breaking and damage the upholstery.
STEERING WHEEL
The steering wheel position can be
adjusted axially.
To carry out the adjustment, proceed as
follows:
release the lever fig. 33 by pulling it
towards the steering wheel (position 2);
adjust the steering wheel;
block the lever by pushing it
forwards (position 1).
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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.
ROOF LIGHTS
FRONT ROOF LIGHT WITH
SPOT LIGHTS
The switch A fig. 46 is used to switch
the roof lights on/off. With the switch A
in the middle position, the lights C
and D go on/off when front doors are
opened/closed. With switch A pressed
to the left, the lights C and D are always
off. With switch A pressed to the right,
the lights C and D are always on.
Lights switch on/off progressively.
The switch B is a spot light; when the
roof light is off, it switches the following
on individually:
light C if pressed on the left side;
light D if pressed on the right side.
The timed period ends automatically
when the doors are locked.Ceiling light timing
On some versions, to facilitate getting
in/out of the vehicle at night or with
poor lighting, 2 different timed modes
are available.
for entering the vehicle;
for leaving the vehicle;
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KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE
BATTERY
DISCONNECTION
FUNCTION
(DISCONNECTOR)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The battery disconnection function is
enabled with the ignition key in the
BATT position, as illustrated on the
dedicated plate located in the area
shown in fig. 52.
To turn the ignition key to BATT
position, press the button A (red) fig.
53.
The battery will be disconnected, by
interrupting the earth lead, about 7
BATT position.
This 7 minutes period is necessary to:
allow the driver to get out of the
vehicle and lock the doors using the
remote control;
guarantee that all the vehicle
electrical systems have been
deactivated.
With the battery disconnected, access
to the vehicle will only be possible by
unlocking the driver's door using the
mechanical lock.
To restore the battery connection, insert
the ignition key and turn it to the MAR
position, the vehicle can be started
normally at this point.
If the battery is disconnected, it may be
necessary to set certain electrical
devices again (e.g. clock, date, etc.).DOOR LOCKING
To lock all doors at the same time,
press the button A fig. 54, located on
the centre console, regardless of the
ignition key's position.
The LED on the button switches on
when the doors are locked.
The electric window panel there is a
button D fig. 55, which independently
unlocks/locks the load compartment.
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minutes after the key is turned to the
INDEPENDENT
ADDITIONAL
HEATER
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The vehicle is available, on request,
with two different independent heaters:
one fully automatic, the other which
can be programmed.
AUTOMATIC VERSION
The additional heater is turned on in
automatic mode when the engine
is started and the required outside
temperature and coolant conditions are
present. Deactivation is always
automatic.
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IMPORTANT During periods with low
outdoor temperatures when the device
cuts in, check that the fuel level is
always higher than the reserve level.
Otherwise the device could lock and
require the assistance of a Fiat
Dealership.PROGRAMMABLE
VERSION
The additional heater operates
completely independently of engine
operation and allows the following:
heating the passenger compartment
with the engine off
defrosting the windows;
heat the engine coolant and then the
engine itself prior to starting.
The system consists of:
a diesel burner for heating the water
with an exhaust silencer for the
combustion gases;
a metering pump connected to the
reservoir pipes for supplying the burner;
a heat exchanger connected to the
engine cooling system pipes;
a control unit connected to the
passenger compartment heating/
ventilation system to allow automatic
operation;
an electronic control unit for
controlling and adjusting the built-in
burner;
a digital timer fig. 63 for turning the
heater on manually or for programming
its turn-on time.IMPORTANT The heater is equipped
with a thermal limiter that cuts off
combustion in the case of overheating
due to insufficient coolant/coolant
leaks. In this case, after repairing the
fault in the cooling system and/or
topping up the fluid, press the program
selection button before turning the
heater back on.
Digital timer fig. 63
1) Time/timer display
2) Ventilation warning light
3) Time "forward" adjustment button
4) Program selection button
5) Clock preselection recall number
6) Activation button for immediate
heating
7) Time adjustment/reading warning
light
8) Time "backward" adjustment button
9) Heater cycle warning light
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KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE
Heating turned on immediately
To switch the system on manually,
press the button 6 of the timer: the
display and warning light 9 will light up
and remain on the entire time the
system is working.
Switching on time will disappear after
10 seconds.
Programmed activation of heating
Before programming system activation,
it is essential to set the time.
Programming the switching on time
To program the activation time:
press button 4: the symbol 10 or the
time set previously and the number 5
corresponding to the preselection
recalled will light up in the display for 10
seconds.
IMPORTANT If you wish to recall other
preselected times, press button 4
from time to time within 10 seconds.
– within 10 seconds, press the buttons
3 or 8 to select the desired switching
on time.
IMPORTANT The confirmation that the
time has been memorised is given by:
the disappearance of the switching
on time;
the presence of the preselection
number 5;
the lighting of the display.
IMPORTANT When the boiler comes
on:
the flame warning light 9 switches
on in the display;
the preselection number 5 goes out.
Standard settings:
Preselected time 1: 6:00
Preselected time 2: 16:00
Preselected time 3: 22:00
IMPORTANT Factory pre-settings are
cancelled with a new setting.
Preselected times are stored until the
following change. If the clock is
detached from the on-board network
(e.g. if the battery is disconnected), the
factory pre-settings are restored.
Deactivation of the programmed
switching on time
To delete the programmed activation
time, press button 4 briefly: the display
lighting will go off and the number 5
relating to the preselected time will
disappear.
Recalling one of the preselected
switching on times
Operate button 4 within 10 seconds
until the program number with the
desired preselected time is displayed.The preselected time you have chosen
to set is automatically activated after
about 10 seconds without the need for
any further confirmation with another
button.
Activate the preselected time taking
into account the safety instructions for
the operation of the independent
heating (for this purpose consult the
Owner's Manual for use of independent
heating).
IMPORTANT Independent heating
switches on at the preselected time,
both with vehicle parked and while
driving.
IMPORTANT The programmed
switching on time can be altered or
cancelled by following the instructions
given previously.
Switching the heating system off
Deactivation of the system, depending
on the type of activation (automatic
or manual), may be:
automaticwhen the programmed
duration is over; when the set time is
over, the display switches off.
manualpressing the “immediate
heating” button on the timer again
(flame button 6).
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