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CHILD SAFETY DEVICE
9)
This system prevents opening the
sliding side doors from the inside.
The device can be engaged only with
the sliding side door open fig. 12:
position 1 - device engaged (door
locked);
position 2 - device not engaged
(door may be opened from the inside).
The device remains engaged even if the
doors are electrically unlocked.
DOUBLE REAR WING
DOORS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
10) 11)
The double rear swing doors fig. 13 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. 14 (one on each side) as shown in
the diagram and simultaneously open
the doors.
Emergency opening of the first
swing door from the inside
From inside, use device A fig. 15.Opening the second swing door
After having opened the first door, pull
handle A fig. 16 in the direction shown
by the arrow.
IMPORTANT Pull handle A fig. 16 in the
direction of the arrow only.
1
2
12F0T0138
13F0T0139
14F0T0375
15F0T0060
16F0T0142
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To unfasten the seat belts, press button
C. Guide the seat belt with your hand
while it is rewinding, to prevent it from
twisting.
60)
The retractor may lock up when the
vehicle is parked on a steep slope: this
is perfectly normal. Furthermore, the
reel mechanism locks the belt if it
is pulled sharply or in the event
of sudden braking, collisions and
high-speed bends.
61)
The rear seat belts (for versions/
markets, where provided) must be worn
as shown in diagram in fig. 82 or fig.
83.IMPORTANT The “red band” on the
levers A fig. 84 used for folding the seat
will not appear when the backrest is
correctly secured. This red band
indicates that the backrest is
not secured.
IMPORTANT After putting the rear
seats (for versions/markets, where
provided) back to their normal
operating position, re-position the seat
belt so that it is immediately ready for
the next use.
62)
WARNING
60)Never press button C fig. 81when
travelling.
61)Remember that in the event of a violent
impact 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.
62)Make sure the backrest is properly
secured at both sides (”red bands” not
visible) to prevent it moving forward in the
event of sharp braking, causing injuries
to passengers.
81F0T014782F0T0193
83 - N1 versions (4 seats)F0T0342
84F0T0921
74
SAFETY
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although it is strongly inadvisable, if
you are driving downhill and, for
unexpected reasons, you let the vehicle
move forward with the transmission in
neutral (N), when you engage a gear,
the system will automatically engage
the best gear to transmit the correct
drive torque to the wheels depending
on the vehicle's speed;
WARNING
95)Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle. Always remove the ignition key
when leaving the vehicle and take it out
with you.
USING THE MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
To engage the gears, press the clutch
pedal fully and put the gear lever A
fig. 103 into the required position (the
diagram for gear engagement is shown
on the knob).
IMPORTANT Reverse may only be
engaged when the vehicle is at a
standstill. With the engine running, wait
for at least 2 seconds with the clutch
pedal fully pressed before engaging
reverse to prevent damage to the gears
and grating.
96)
29)
WARNING
96)Press the clutch pedal fully to shift
gears correctly. It is therefore essential that
there is nothing under the pedals: make
sure the mats are lying flat and do not get
in the way of the pedals.
WARNING
29)Do not drive with your hand resting on
the gear lever as the force exerted, even
if slight, could lead over time to premature
wear of the gearbox internal components.
The clutch pedal should be used only
for gear changes. Do not drive with your
foot resting on the clutch pedal, however
lightly. For versions/markets where
provided, the electronic clutch control
could cut in, interpreting the incorrect
driving style as a fault.
103F0T0055
95