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SYMBOLS
Special coloured labels have been attached near or
on some of the components of your vehicle. These
labels bear symbols that draw your attention to
the precautions required when handling the
component in question.
The inner surface of the engine bonnet includes a
label with the different symbols used.
THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM
This is an electrical engine immobiliser system which
increases protection against attempted theft of the
vehicle. It is automatically activated when the ignition
key is extracted.
Each time the vehicle is started turning the ignition
key toMAR, the Fiat CODE system control unit
sends a recognition code to the engine control unit
to deactivate the inhibitor.
If, during ignition, the code is not correctly
recognized, a warning light
is lit on the
instrument panel.
In this case, turn the key toSTOPand then back to
MAR. Try with the other keys provided if the
problem persists. Contact a Fiat Dealership if you
still cannot start the engine.
IMPORTANT Each key has its own code which must
be stored by the system ECU. Contact the Fiat
Dealership to have new keys (up to eight) stored
with the code.
Warning light
coming on when driving
If thewarning light (or symbol in the display)
comes on, this means that the system is running a
self-diagnosis test (caused, for example, by a
voltage drop). When you stop for the first time,
turn the key to STOP and then to MAR: the
warning light
will not light up if no faults are
detected.
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refit the battery case D inside the key and fasten it
by turning the screw C to
.
Used batteries are harmful to the
environment .You can dispose of them
either in the correct containers as
specified by law or by taking them to a Fiat
Dealership, which will deal with their disposal.
ORDERING ADDITIONAL REMOTE
CONTROLS
The system acknowledges up to 8 remote controls.
Should a new remote control be necessary, contact a
Fiat Dealership, taking a personal identity document
and the vehicle ownership documents with you.DEAD LOCK
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This security device prevents the opening of the
doors from inside the passenger compartment
if there has been a break-in attempt (e.g. a window
has been broken).
Dead lock therefore offers the best possible
protection against break-in attempts. We
recommend engaging it whenever the vehicle is
parked and left unattended.
WARNING
Once the dead lock system is engaged it
is impossible to open the doors from
inside the vehicle. Before engaging the system
please therefore check that there is no one left
on board.
WARNING
If the remote control battery is flat , the
system can be engaged by inser ting
the metal key in the door lock as described
previously: in this case, the device only remains
active for the rear doors.
fig. 6F0T0300
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Repositioning the seat
To return the seat back to its normal position,
proceed as follows:
take tab C fig. 19 and lift the backrest up;
operate levers B fig. 20 and further lift the seat
upwards.
WARNING
When the passenger seat is folded away,
the space created cannot be used for
loading.When the vehicle is in motion, you are
therefore advised to remove or secure any
objects that might interfere with the driver. If
there is no partition between the cab and
the load compartment , tall objects or packages
may take up par t of the passenger area. Make
sure that these items are well secured by using
the available hooks and that they cannot
interfere with the driver.
ACCESSING REAR SEATS (Combi versions)
Open one of the two sliding side doors to access the
rear seats (see "Doors" in this section).
fig. 20F0T0237
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When the removable light is secured to its fixed
support, the electric torch battery is automatically
recharged.
With the vehicle stationary and the ignition key
either turned to STOP or removed, the courtesy
light is recharged for a maximum of 15 minutes.
SWITCHING CEILING LIGHTS ON/OFF
Cargo versions
The ceiling lights switch on/off in the following ways:
Ceiling lights on without locking the doors
Front ceiling light: comes on when the front doors
are opened.
Rear ceiling light: on manually.
Removable ceiling light (alternative to rear ceiling
light): on manually (fixed part).
Ceiling lights off when locking the doorsFront and rear ceiling light (also with optional
removable ceiling light): off (faded out) when the
sliding side doors, rear swing doors or front doors
are closed.
With independent load compartment
Front ceiling light: fades out when the front doors
are closed.
Rear ceiling light (also with optional removable
ceiling light): off (faded out) closing the rear doors.
Combi versions
The ceiling lights switch on/off in the following ways:
Ceiling lights on without locking the doors
Front ceiling light: comes on when the front doors
are opened.
Rear ceiling light: on manually.
Ceiling lights off when locking the doors
Front and rear ceiling light (also with optional
removable ceiling light): off (faded out) when the
sliding side doors, rear swing doors or front doors
are closed.
A
UT
O
fig. 45F0T0115
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WINDOWS
FRONT ELECTRIC WINDOWS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
There are buttons fig. 62 on the driver side door
panel trim which control the following functions,
with the ignition key turned to MAR-ON:
A: Opening/closing left window
B: Opening/closing right window
Push button A or B to open the appropriate window.
Lift button A or B to close the appropriate window.
When one of the two buttons is pressed briefly,
the window moves in stages; if the button is held
down, "continuous automatic" operation is activated
both for closing and opening. Press button A or B
again to stop the window in its current position.
The electric windows are fitted with a security
system (for versions/markets, where provided) that
can detect the presence of an obstacle whilst the
window is closing; when this happens, the system
kicks in and the movement of the glass is
immediately reversed.
IMPORTANT The system will automatically enter
“recovery” mode (self-protection) if the anti-crushing
function is activated 5 times in only one minute.
This condition is apparent because the window
closing in stages.
If this occurs, restore the system as follows:
open the windows;or
turn the key off (STOP position) and then on
(MAR).
If no malfunction is present, the window returns to
its normal operation automatically.
IMPORTANT With the key off or removed, the
windows remain activated for about two minutes and
are deactivated as soon a door is opened.
fig. 62F0T0044
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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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Versions with split rear seat
To further extend the boot, pull tabs A and B fig. 77
located behind the rear seat backrests and fold the
seats and backrests forwards.To fix the seat, take the red straps A shown in fig. 78
and fix the ends of the straps in position A and B as
shown in fig. 79 for each portion of the seat.
Removing the rear seat
The rear seat can be removed to carry large loads
and expand the boot even further. Operate the two
brackets A fig. 80 under the side of the seat (one
on each side) after having tipped the rear seat as
previously described.
Repositioning the rear seat
Proceed as follows:
check that the seat belt webbing is correctly
inserted in the corresponding bracket:
take the cushion back to horizontal position and
check that it is secured correctly;
fig. 77F0T0289
A
fig. 78F0T0447fig. 80F0T0455
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tip back the backrest and check that it is secured
correctly.A pictogram fig. 81 is located under the split seat
cushion showing how to secure the seat back onto
the brackets screwed to the floor.
B
A
fig. 79F0T0448fig. 81F0T0302
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