The tailgate can be opened at any time if the doors
are unlocked.
To open it, enable the handle, opening one of the
front doors or unlocking the doors with the remote
control or using the key without remote control.
The tailgate unlocks also by pressing the
button
on the remote control.
To close the tailgate use handle B fig. 64.
Do not tr y to close the tailgate by
pressing on the side shock absorbers C
fig. 64. Also be careful not to knock the
side shock absorbers when you load the boot , to
avoid damaging them.
EMERGENCY OPENING FROM THE INSIDE
In the event of an emergency, you can open the
tailgate from inside as follows:
Open the sliding side door and fully fold the rear
seats;
from inside the boot, press lever A fig. 65 and
open the tailgate.
WARNING
If you are travelling in areas with few
filling stations and you want to
transport fuel in a spare tank, comply with the
law by using only an approved, suitably secured
tank. In the event of a collision the fire risk is
increased all the same.
WARNING
Never exceed the maximum allowed
load in the boot (see "Technical
Specifications" section). Also make sure that the
objects you place in the luggage compar tment
have been properly secured, to avoid them from
being thrown forward consequent to sudden
braking and injuring your passengers.
fig. 65F0T0285
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DOUBLE REAR WING DOORS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The double rear swing doors fig. 66 are fitted with a
spring-loaded system that stops them when they
have opened to an angle of approximately 90
degrees.
To open them wider to an angle of 180 degrees, push
the locking device A fig. 67 (one on each side) as
shown in the diagram and simultaneously open the
doors.
WARNING
The spring-loaded system is designed for
optimum usage. Accidental knocks or a
strong gust of wind may release the springs,
forcing the doors to close.Opening/closing the first swing door from the
outside
To open the door, turn the metallic insert of the key
in the lock or press button
on the remote
control and then pull handle A fig. 68 in the direction
of the arrow.
fig. 66F0T0139
fig. 67F0T0375
fig. 68F0T0140
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To close the door, turn the key in the lock or press
the
button on the remote control.
WARNING
When closing, shut the right-hand door 2
fig. 66 fully before you close the
left-hand door 1 fig. 66. Never shut the two
doors at the same time.
Emergency opening of the first swing door
from the inside
From inside, use device A fig. 69.Opening the second swing door
After having opened the first door, pull handle A
fig. 70 in the direction shown by the arrow.
IMPORTANT Pull handle A fig. 70 in the direction of
the arrow only.
REMOVING THE PARCEL SHELF
The parcel shelf fig. 71 consists of two parts.
To remove it completely, proceed as follows:
open the tailgate and lift the front part A fig. 71 by
releasing the pin A fig. 72 from the seat F fig. 72;
lift the rear part B fig. 71 by releasing the pins B
and C fig. 72 from the seat D and E fig. 72.
If the seat is completely folded down, remove the
parcel shelf as described and store it horizontally
between the back of the front seats and the folded
rear seat.
fig. 69F0T0060fig. 70F0T0142
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Distribute the load evenly and be careful
to side winds when driving.
WARNING
After travelling for a short distance,
check that the fastening screws are
correctly tightened.
Never exceed the maximum permitted
loads; see chapter "Technical Data".
HEADLIGHTS
LIGHT BEAM DIRECTION
The correct direction of the headlights is essential
for the comfort and safety of the driver and other
road users. To ensure the best visibility when
travelling with the headlights on, the headlight
alignment must be correct. Contact a Fiat Dealership
to have the direction checked and, if necessary,
adjusted.
HEADLIGHT ALIGNMENT CORRECTOR
This device works with the ignition key in the MAR
position and the dipped headlights on.
The vehicle tilts backwards when it is laden, raising
the beam.
The beams must therefore be aimed again in this
case.
fig. 89F0T0435fig. 90F0T0502
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Operating conditions
The system is active for speeds above 15 km/h. In a
few situations such as sporty driving, particular
conditions of the road surface (e.g. icy, snowy,
unsurfaced roads...) the signalling may be delayed or
partial in detecting the contemporary deflation of
more than one tyre. Under special conditions (e.g.
vehicle loaded asymmetrically on one side, towing
a trailer, damaged or worn tyre, fitting the
space-saver wheel, use of the "Fix&Go Automatic"
kit, fitting snow chains, fitting different tyres on
the axles) the system may give false indications or be
temporarily deactivated.
If the system is temporarily deactivated, the warning
light
flashes for about 75 seconds and then is
continuously on; at the same time, the display shows
a dedicated message. This indication is displayed
also after the engine has been switched off and then
on again if the correct operating conditions are
not restored.
WARNING
The system is an aid for the driver, who
must always pay full attention while
driving.The responsibility always rests with the
driver, who must take into account the traffic
conditions in order to drive in complete safety.
The driver must always maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front .
WARNING
If the driver depresses the brake pedal
fully or carries out a fast steering during
system operation, the automatic braking
function may stop (e.g. to allow a possible
manoeuvre to avoid the obstacle).
WARNING
The laser beam is not visible at the
naked eye. Do not look directly, or with
optical instruments (e.g. lenses), at the laser
beam from a distance lower than 10 cm: this
may cause damage to the sight .The laser beam
is also present when the key is at MAR but its
operation is off, not available or manually
deactivated with the display Setup Menu.
WARNING
The system intervenes on vehicles
travelling in the same lane. Small sized
vehicles (e.g. bicycles or motorbikes) or people,
animals and things (e.g. pushchairs) and more in
general all those obstacles with a low reflection
of the light emitted by the laser (e.g. vehicles
soiled with mud) are not taken into
consideration.
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WARNING
Go to a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible if warning light
either does
not light up when the key is turned to MAR to if
while travelling the warning lights comes on
either steady or blinking (along with a message
on the display).The operation of warning light
may be checked by the traffic police using
specific devices. Follow the laws in force in
the country where you are driving.
SPEED BLOCK
(for 1.3 MultiJet versions with manual gearbox)
The vehicle is equipped with a function that limits
the speed that can be set, when requested by the
user, to one of 4 preset values: 90, 100, 110 or 130
km/h.
This function must be activated/deactivated through
a Fiat Dealership.
Following the operation, a sticker fig. 93 will be
applied to the windscreen showing the top speed
setting.
WARNING The speedometer could indicate a higher
maximum speed than the effective one, set by the
Dealership, in accordance with the regulations in
force.
fig. 93F0T0330
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during the first period of use, to initialize the
system.
In the above cases the warning light fig. 95 flashes
and, where provided, an information message is
displayed.
RESTARTING CONDITIONS
For reasons of comfort, limiting pollutant emissions
and safety purposes, the power unit can restart
automatically without any action on behalf of the
driver if certain conditions are met, including:
battery not sufficiently charged;
reduced braking system vacuum, e.g. following the
brake pedal being pressed repeatedly;
vehicle in motion, for example when driving on
hilly roads;
stopping the engine through the Start&Stop
system for more than about three minutes.
automatic climate control system for adjusting the
thermal comfort level or to enable MAX-DEF
function. With a gear engaged, the engine can only
be automatically restarted by fully depressing the
clutch pedal. The driver is asked to perform this
operation through the warning light fig. 95 flashing in
the instrument panel and, where provided, the
message in the display.
NoteIf the clutch is not pressed, when the three
minutes have elapsed since the engine was stopped,
the engine can be restarted only by using the key.NoteIn cases when the engine stops and this is not
desired, due for example to the clutch pedal being
released sharply with a gear engaged, if the
Start&Stop system is active, the engine can be
restarted by fully depressing the clutch pedal or by
placing the gear lever in neutral.
SAFETY FUNCTIONS
In engine cut-out conditions through the Start&Stop
system, if the driver unfastens his/her seat belt and
opens the driver or the passenger door, the engine
can only be restarted using the key. The driver is
notified of this condition both by a buzzer and the
flashing of the fig. 95 warning light on the instrument
panel and, where provided, an information message
on the display.
"ENERGY SAVING" FUNCTION
(for versions/markets, where provided)
If, as a result of automatic engine restarting, the
driver does not carry out any action on the vehicle
for an extended period (about 3 minutes), the
Start&Stop system stops the engine definitively, to
prevent fuel consumption. The engine can only
be started using the key in such cases.
NoteIn any case, it is possible to keep the engine
running by deactivating the Start&Stop system.
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IRREGULAR OPERATION
In the event of malfunctions the Start&Stop system is
disabled. The driver is informed of the problem by
the switching on of the general failure fig. 97 warning
light A, where provided, an information message
and the system failure fig. 97 icon B on the control
panel.
In this case, contact a Fiat Dealership.
VEHICLE INACTIVITY
In cases of car inactivity, special attention must be
paid due to the disconnection of the battery power
supply. Proceed as follows: disconnect connector
A fig. 98(by pressing button B) from the sensor C for
monitoring the status of the battery installed on
the negative pole D of the battery itself. This sensor
should never be disconnected from the pole except
if the battery is replaced.IMPORTANT After turning the ignition key to STOP,
wait at least 1 minute before disconnecting the
electrical supply to the battery.
WARNING
If the batter y needs to be replaced,
always contact a Fiat Dealership.
Replace the battery with a new one of the
same type and specifications.
EMERGENCY STARTING
In the event of emergency starting fig. 99 with a
booster battery, never connect the negative lead (-)
of the booster battery to the negative pole C of
the vehicle's battery, but rather to an engine/gearbox
earth point (follow the lead connection procedure
described in the "Jump starting" paragraph in the
chapter "In an emergency").
fig. 97F0T0427fig. 98F0T0428
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