27)Before driving, make sure that the rear
gate is securely closed. If the rear gate
opens while driving the vehicle, objects
stored in the cargo area could fall out onto
the road.
28)Once the dead lock system is engaged
it is impossible to open the doors from
inside the vehicle. Therefore, before
engaging the system check that there is no
one left inside. If the remote control battery
is flat, the system can be disengaged only
by inserting the key metal insert in either of
the door locks as described previously: in
this case the device remains active only for
the rear doors.
29)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 close the doors
spontaneously.
30)On vehicles with the rear bumper,
never swing down the rear gate because
the rear gate could be damaged.
31)Never close the rear gate with the link
or wire left unhooked.SEATS
SEAT ADJUSTMENT
Adjust the driver’s seat so that you are
comfortable and that you can reach the
pedals, steering wheel, switches etc.
while retaining a clear field of vision.
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10)
FRONT SEATS
Manual type
1—
To adjust forward or backward: Lift
the handle and adjust the seat to the
desired position, and release the handle.
2 — To recline the seatback: Pull the
lever up and then lean backward to the
desired position, and release the lever.
3 — To adjust seat cushion height
(driver’s side only of Club cab and
Double cab): Turn the dial and adjust
the seat cushion height to the desired
position.Power type (where provided)
1 — To adjust forward or backward:
Operate the switch as indicated by the
arrows and adjust the seat to the
desired position.
2 — To recline the seatback: Operate
the switch as indicated by the arrows
and adjust the seatback angle to the
desired position.
3 — To adjust seat height: Operate the
switch as indicated by the arrows and
adjust the seat height to the desired
position. If the entire switch is operated,
then the entire seat moves.
4 — To adjust seat cushion angle:
Operate the switch as indicated by the
arrows and adjust the seat cushion
angle to the desired position.
NOTE To prevent the battery from
running down, operate the switch with
the engine running.
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Securely retain the seat cushion by
hooking the retaining band (A) onto the
head restraint (B) of the rear seat.
Armrest (Double cab)
To use the armrest, fold it down.
To return to the original position, push it
backward (into the seatback) until it is
flush with the seat. (Double cab).NOTE Do not climb or sit on the
armrest. Doing so could damage the
armrest.
NOTE The top surface of the armrest
contains a cup holder for rear seat
occupants. Refer to “Cup holder”.
WARNING
32)All adjustments must be made with the
vehicle stationary.
33)Do not attempt to adjust the seat while
driving. This can cause loss of vehicle
control and result in an accident. After
adjustments are made, ensure the seating
is locked in position by attempting to move
the seat forward and rearward without
using the adjusting mechanism.
34)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.
35)For maximum safety, keep the back of
your seat upright, lean back into it and
make sure the seat belt fits closely across
your chest and pelvis.
36)Make sure the backrests are properly
secured at both sides (not visible "red
notches”) to prevent them from moving
forward, in the event of sharp braking, with
possible impact with of the passengers.37)It is extremely dangerous to ride in the
cargo area of a vehicle. Also, the cargo
area and rear seats should never be used
as a play area by children. In a collision,
people or children riding unrestrained in
these areas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed.
38)Do not allow people or children to ride
in any area of your vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and seat belts, and
make sure that everyone travelling in your
vehicle is in a seat and wearing a seat belt,
or in the case of a child is strapped in a
child restraint.
39)To minimize the risk of personal injury in
the event of a collision or sudden braking,
the seatbacks should always be in the
almost upright position while the vehicle is
in motion. The protection provided by the
seat belts may be reduced significantly
when the seatback is reclined. There is
greater risk that the passenger will slide
under the seat belt, resulting in serious
injury, when the seatback is reclined.
40)Do not place objects under the seats.
This could prevent the seat from locking
securely, and it could lead to an accident. It
may also cause damage to the seat or
other parts.
41)Make sure the seat is adjusted by an
adult or with adult supervision for correct
and safe operation.
42)Do not place a cushion or the like
between your back and the seatback while
driving. The effectiveness of the head
restraints will be reduced in the event of an
accident.
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43)The reclining mechanism of the front
manual seat's seatback is spring loaded,
causing it to fold the seatback forward
when the lock lever is operated. When
using the lever, sit close to the seatback or
hold it with your hand to control its return
motion.
44)When sliding the seats, be careful not
to catch your hand or foot.
45)If your vehicle is equipped with the rear
seat, when sliding or reclining the seat
rearward, pay careful attention to the rear
seat passengers.
46)If the following types of persons use
the heated seats, they might become too
hot or receive minor burns (red skin, heat
blisters, etc.): children, elderly or ill people,
people with sensitive skin, excessively tired
people, people under the influence of
alcohol or sleep inducing medication (cold
medicine, etc.).
IMPORTANT
10)The fabric upholstery of the seats has
been designed to withstand long-term wear
deriving from normal use of the car. Some
precautions are however required. Avoid
prolonged and/or excessive rubbing
against clothing accessories such as metal
buckles and Velcro strips which, by
applying a high pressure on the fabric in a
small area, could cause it to break, thereby
damaging the upholstery.11)Operate in the “HI” position for quick
heating. Once the seat is warm, set the
heater switch to the “LO” position to keep it
warm. Slight variations in seat temperature
may be felt while using the heated seats.
This is caused by the operation of the
heater’s internal thermostat and does not
indicate a malfunction.
12)Do not place heavy objects on the seat
or stick pins, needles, or other pointed
objects into it.
13)Do not use a blanket, cushion, or other
material with high heat insulation properties
on the seat while using the heater; this
might cause the heater element to
overheat.
14)Do not use benzine, kerosene, petrol,
alcohol or other organic solvents when
cleaning the seats. Doing so could damage
not only the seat cover, but also the heater
element.
15)If water or any other liquid is spilled on
the seat, allow it to dry thoroughly before
attempting to use the heater.
16)Turn the heater off immediately if it
appears to be malfunctioning during use.
HEAD RESTRAINTS
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NOTE The head restraint height of the
outer seat in the rear seat cannot be
adjusted.
Front seats
Adjust the head restraint height so that
the centre of the head restraint is as
close as possible to ear level to reduce
the chances of injury in the event of
collision. Any person too tall for the
head restraint to reach their seated ear
level, should adjust the restraint as high
as possible.
To raise the head restraint, move it
upward.
To lower the restraint, move it
downward while pushing the height
adjusting knob (A) in the direction of the
arrow. After adjustment, push the head
restraint downward and make sure that
it is locked.
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Rear centre seat
To reduce the risk of injury in an
accident, pull up the head restraint to
the locked position.
To raise the head restraint, move it
upward. To lower the restraint, move it
downward while pushing the height
adjusting knob (A) in the direction of the
arrow. After adjustment, push the head
restraint downward and make sure that
it is locked.The head restraint height of the outer
seat in the rear seat cannot be
adjusted.
To remove
Lift the head restraint with the height
adjusting knob (A) pushed in.
To install
Make sure that the head restraint is
facing the correct direction, and then
insert it into the seatback while pressing
the height adjusting knob (A) in the
direction indicated by the arrow.
The head restraint stalk with the
adjustment notches (B) must be
installed in the hole with the adjusting
knob (A) (except head restraints of the
outer seat).
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WARNING
47)All adjustments must only be carried
out with the vehicle stationary and the
engine off. Head restraints must be
adjusted so that the head, rather than the
neck, rests on them. Only in this case can
they protect your head correctly. To take
best advantage of the protection provided
by the head restraint, adjust the seat back
so that you are sitting up straight and your
head is as close to the head restraint as
possible.
48)Driving without the head restraints in
place can cause you and your passengers
serious injury or death in an accident. To
reduce the risk of injury in an accident,
always make sure the head restraints are
installed and properly positioned when the
seat is occupied.
49)Never place a cushion or similar device
on the seatback. This can adversely affect
head restraint performance by increasing
the distance between your head and the
restraint.
50)When a person sits in the middle
seating position of the rear seat, pull up the
head restraint to a height at which it locks
in position. Be sure to make this
adjustment before starting to drive. Serious
injuries could otherwise be suffered in the
result of an impact (Double cab).
51)Make sure that the height adjusting
knob (A) is correctly adjusted as shown in
the illustration, and also lift the head
restraints to ensure that they do not come
out of the seatback.52)The shape and size of the head
restraint differs according to the seat.
Always use the correct head restraint
provided for the seat and do not install the
head restraint in the wrong direction.
STEERING WHEEL
STEERING WHEEL
HEIGHT AND REACH
ADJUSTMENT
(Vehicles equipped with the reach
adjustment)
1. Release the lever while holding the
steering wheel up.
2. Adjust the steering wheel to the
desired position.
3. Securely lock the steering wheel by
pulling the lever fully upward.
A. Locked
B. Release
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HORN SWITCH
Press the steering wheel on or around
the horn mark.
Type 1
Type 2WARNING
53)Any steering wheel position adjustment
should only be carried out with the vehicle
stationary and the engine turned off.
54)Do not attempt to adjust the steering
wheel while you are driving the vehicle.
55)It is absolutely forbidden to carry out
any after-market operation involving
steering system or steering column
modifications (e.g.: installation of anti-theft
device). This could badly affect
performance and safety, invalidate the
warranty and also result in the
non-compliance of the vehicle with
approval requirements.
IMPORTANT
17)Remove the key when leaving the
vehicle. In some countries, it is prohibited
to leave the key on the vehicle when
parked.
18)If the engine is stopped while driving,
do not open a door or press the LOCK
switch on the key until the vehicle stops in
a safe place. This could cause the steering
wheel to lock, making it impossible to
operate the vehicle.
19)Carry the key with you when leaving the
vehicle. If your vehicle needs to be towed,
perform the following operation to unlock
the steering wheel: on vehicles with M/T,
put the operation mode in ACC or ON, on
vehicles with A/T, put the operation mode
in ON.
REAR VIEW
MIRRORS
INSIDE REAR VIEW
MIRROR
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Adjust the rear view mirror only after
making any seat adjustments so you
have a clear view to the rear of the
vehicle.
Adjust the rear view mirror to maximize
the view through the rear window.
To adjust the vertical mirror
position
It is possible to move the mirror up and
down to adjust its position.
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SEAT BELTS
To protect you and your passengers in
the event of an accident, it is the most
important that the seat belts be worn
correctly while driving.
The front seat belts each have a
pre-tensioner system (Single cab and
Club cab). The front seat belts and the
rear outer seat belts each have a
pre-tensioner system (Double cab).
These belts are used the same way as
a conventional seat belt.
Refer to “Seat belt pre-tensioner
system and force limiter system”.
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3-point type seat belt (with
emergency locking mechanism)
This type of belt requires no length
adjustment. Once worn, the belt
adjusts itself to the movement of
wearer, but in the event of a sudden or
strong shock, the belt automatically
locks to hold the wearer’s body.
For some markets (for example
Sweden) /where provided, vehicles are
equipped with roller seat belts with
double locking functions in the front
seat as well as the rear seat. You are
not allowed to tamper with the seat
belts or their mounting in any way. If
problems occur, we recommend you to
have the seat belts inspected by a Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible.
NOTE You can check if the belt locks
by pulling it forward quickly.To fasten
1. Pull the seat belt out slowly while
holding the latch plate.
NOTE When the seat belts cannot be
pulled out in a locked condition, pull the
belts once forcefully and then return
them. After that, pull the belts out
slowly once again.
2. Insert the latch plate into the buckle
until a “click” is heard.
3. Pull the belt slightly to adjust
slackness as desired.
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To unfasten
Hold the latch plate and push the
button on the buckle.NOTE As the belt retracts
automatically, keep the latch plate held
while retracting so that the belt stows
slowly. Failure to do this could damage
the vehicle.
NOTE If the seat belt (A) or ring (B)
becomes dirty, the belt may not retract
smoothly. If the seat belt and ring are
dirty, clean them with a mild soap or
detergent solution.
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SAFETY
SEAT BELT INSPECTION
Check the belts for cuts, worn or frayed
webbing and for cracked or deformed
metallic parts. Replace the belt
assembly if defective.
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WARNING
117)Seat belts should always be worn by
every adult who drives or rides in this
vehicle, and by all children who are large
enough to wear seat belts properly. Other
children should always use proper child
restraint systems.
118)Always place the shoulder belt over
your shoulder and across your chest.
Never put it behind you or under your arm.
119)One seat belt should be used by only
one person. Doing otherwise can be
dangerous.120)The seat belt will provide maximum
protection if the recliner seatback is placed
in fully upright position. When the seatback
is reclined, there is greater risk that the
passenger will slide under the belt,
especially in a forward impact accident,
and may be injured by the belt or by
striking the instrument panel or seatbacks.
121)Remove any twists when using the
belt.
122)Never hold a child in your arms or on
your lap when riding in this vehicle, even if
you are wearing your seat belt. To do so
risks severe or fatal injury to your child in a
collision or sudden stop.
123)Always adjust the seat belt to a snug
fit.
124)Always wear the lap portion of the
belt over your hips.
125)Never push the button on the buckle
when travelling.
126)Seat belts work for everyone,
including pregnant women. Pregnant
women should use the available seat belts.
This will reduce the likelihood of injury to
both the woman and the unborn child. The
lap belt should be worn across the thighs
and as snug against the hips as possible,
but not across the waist. Consult your
doctor if you have any additional questions
or concerns.
127)Never wear the lap portion of the belt
across your abdomen. During accidents it
can press sharply against abdomen and
increase the risk of injury.128)Do not attempt to repair or replace
any part of the seat belt assemblies; we
recommend you to have this work done by
a Fiat Dealership. Incorrect repair or
replacement could reduce the
effectiveness of the belts and could result
in serious injury in the event of a collision.
129)Remember that, in the event of an
accident, the rear seat passengers not
wearing seat belts are exposed to a very
serious risk and also represent a serious
danger for the front seat occupants.
130)Make height adjustment of the seat
belts when the car is stationary.
IMPORTANT
62)No modifications or additions should be
made which will either prevent the seat belt
adjusting devices from operating to remove
slack, or prevent the seat belt assembly
from being adjusted to remove slack.
63)The seat belts must not be twisted
when worn.
64)We recommend you to have all seat
belt assemblies including retractors and
attaching hardware inspected after any
collision. We recommend that seat belt
assemblies in use during a collision be
replaced unless the collision was minor and
the belts show no damage and continue to
operate properly.
65)Once the pre-tensioner has activated, it
cannot be re-used. It must be replaced
together with the retractor.
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