seat adjustment FIAT PANDA 2014 319 / 3.G Owners Manual

WARNING
It is absolutely forbidden to carr y out
any after-market operation involving
steering system or steering column
modifications (e.g.: installation of anti-theft
device) that could badly affect performance and
safety, invalidate the warranty and also result
in non-compliance of the car with type-
approval requirements.
WARNING
Never remove the key while the car is
moving.The steering wheel will lock
as soon as it is turned.This holds true for cars
being towed as well.
SEATS
WARNING
All adjustments must be made with the
car stationary.
WARNING
If a side bag is fitted, it is dangerous to
use seat covers not available from
Lineaccessori Fiat .
FRONT SEATS
Lengthwise adjustment
Lift lever A fig. 13 and push the seat forwards or
backwards: in driving position your arms should rest
on the rim of the steering wheel.
WARNING
Once you have released the adjustment
lever, always check that the seat is
locked on the guides by trying to move it back
and for th. If the seat is not locked into place,
it may unexpectedly slide and cause the driver
to lose control of the car.
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Height adjustment(for versions/markets, where
provided)
Adjust lever B fig. 14 upwards or downwards to
obtain the required height.
IMPORTANT Carry out the adjustment whilst seated
in the driver's seat.Backrest angle adjustment
Operate lever C fig. 15 until the desired position is
reached, then release the lever.
Moving the fold-down passenger seat to table
position(for versions/markets, where provided)
Move the seat fully backwards by operating lever A
(see Lengthwise adjustment), lower the headrest (see
Headrest, downward adjustment), operate lever C,
fold the backrest down to the cushion and then
release lever C.
fig. 13
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fig. 14
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fig. 15
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REAR SEATS
Sliding seats(for versions/markets, where
provided)
To bring the seat to the wished position, pull lever A
fig. 18 then adjust.
Folding seats(for versions/markets, where
provided)
To tilt rear seats, refer to chapter "Extending the
boot".
HEAD RESTRAINTSFRONT
They are height-adjustable: to adjust them, operate
as follows.
Upwards adjustment:raise the head restraint
until it clicks into place.
Downwards adjustment:press button A fig. 19
and lower the head restraint.
"Anti-Whiplash" Device
The head restraints are equipped with an “Anti-
Whiplash” device, which reduces the distance
between head and head restraint in the event of a
rear impact, thus mitigating the "whiplash" effect.
fig. 18
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fig. 19
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The head restraint may move when the backrest is
pressed by the occupant's torso or hand: this
behaviour is caused by the system and should not be
considered a malfunction.
WARNING
All adjustments must be made with the
car stationary. Head restraints must
be adjusted so that the head, rather than the
neck, rests on them. Only when they are
adjusted in this manner can they serve their
intended purpose.
WARNING
To make the best use of the head
restraint's protective action, adjust the
backrest so that you are sitting upright and
keep your head as close as possible to the head
restraint .
REAR
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Depending on the version, the rear seats may be
fitted with two or three height-adjustable head
restraints.
Upwards adjustment:raise the head restraint
until it clicks into place.Downwards adjustment:press button A fig. 20
and lower the head restraint.
Proceed as follows to remove the head restraints:
❒raise the head restraints to their maximum height;
❒press buttons A and B fig. 20 at the side of the
two supports, then remove the head restraints
by pulling them upwards.
IMPORTANT If the rear seats are used, always set
the head restraints in the "completely raised"
position.
fig. 20
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❒partial extension on the right side, with folded
backrest, for transporting two passengers on
the left side;
❒partial extension on the left side, with folded
backrest, for transporting one passengers on the
right side.
Repositioning the rear seat: move the seat belts to
the side, making sure that they are correctly
extended and not twisted. Lift up the backrest folded
previously until a click is heard for the engagement
mechanism.
Extending the boot with rear sliding seat
Partial
Use the lever A fig. 58 (in the passenger's
compartment) or the central tab D fig. 59 in the
luggage compartment to move the seat forward.
Total
Remove the parcel shelf as previously described.Using the lever A fig. 58 (in the passenger's
compartment) or the central tab D fig. 59 in the
luggage compartment, move the seat "all forward".
Lift lever B or C fig. 58 or pull side tabs E or F fig. 59
in the luggage compartment to release the seat
backrest section to tilt; act on both if you want to
tilt the whole backrest.
To bring back the seat in its standard position, lift the
backrest and push it backwards until you hear the
locking click and make sure the seat belts are at the
front of the backrest.
WARNING
Once you have released the adjustment
lever, always check that the seat is
locked on the guides by trying to move it back
and for th. Failure to lock the seat in place could
result in the seat moving suddenly.
fig. 57
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fig. 58
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WARNING
Evenly distribute the load and take into
account , when driving, the increased
responsiveness of the car to side wind.Fully comply with the regulations in force
concerning maximum clearance.
HEADLIGHTSLIGHT BEAM DIRECTION
The correct alignment of the headlights is important
for the comfort and safety of not only the driver
but all other road users. This is also covered by
a specific rule of the highway code.
The headlights must be correctly aimed to guarantee
the best visibility conditions for all drivers while
travelling with headlights on.
Contact a Fiat Dealership to have the lights checked
and adjusted, if necessary.
Check beam alignment every time the load or its
distribution changes.
HEADLIGHT ALIGNMENT CORRECTOR
This device works with the ignition key in the MAR
position and the dipped headlights on.
Headlight alignment adjustment
To adjust press buttons
or
fig. 66. The
instrument panel display shows the position in
relation to the adjustment set.
Position 0 - one or two persons on the front seats
Position 1 - 4/5 persons
Position 2 - 4/5 persons + load in the luggage
compartment
Position 3 - driver + maximum permitted load all
stowed in the luggage compartment.
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WARNING
Remember that in the event of a violent
collision, back seat passengers not
wearing seat belts also represent a serious
danger for the front seat passengers.
IMPORTANT When putting the back seats back to
their normal position, make sure the seat belts
are positioned so they are ready to use.
WARNING
The rear central seat belt (for versions
where provided) is provided with a
service buckle fig. 89. Do not use the seat belt
with the service buckle not fastened. In this case
there is a high risk of injury or death in the
event of an accident . Before using the belt ,
always make sure that the service buckle is
correctly fastened.
WARNING
The rear left and right side belts are
provided with an adjustment device for
the metal tongue position (metal hook). Adjust
the tongue position with respect to the seat belt
to improve comfor t and reduce noise inside
the passenger compar tment .
fig. 88
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fig. 89
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ADJUSTING THE SEAT BELT HEIGHT
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The height can be adjusted to 4 different positions.
To adjust, press button A fig. 90 and lower or raise
the grip B.
Always adjust the seat belt height adapting it to the
passenger's body: this precaution may considerably
reduce the risk of injury in the event of a collision.
Correct adjustment is obtained when the belt passes
approximately half way between the shoulder and
the neck.
For some versions, front seat belts have just one
fixed anchor point C fig. 91 on the door pillar.
SBR SYSTEM (Seat Belt Reminder)This system consists of a device which, in
conjunction with the switching on of the
warning
light on the instrument panel and an intermittent
acoustic signal, warns the driver and front passenger
if their seat belts have not been fastened. The icon
A
fig. 92 indicates that the seat belt is not
fastened. The icon B
fig. 92 indicates that the seat
belt is fastened.
For permanent deactivation, contact a Fiat
Dealership. The SBR system can only be reactivated
via the display Setup Menu (see “Knowing your
car” section).
The amber warning lights operate as follows:
❒1 = front left seat (driver status for left-hand drive
versions);
❒2 = rear left seat (passenger) (for versions/markets
where provided);
fig. 90
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fig. 91
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WARNING
If the belt has been sharply pulled, for
example as the result of an accident , the
safety belt , together with the anchoring devices,
the anchoring device mounting screws and the
pretensioner must be completely replaced. Even
if the belt does not present any exterior signs
of wear or damage, it may have lost its
restraining properties.
SEAT BELTS MAINTENANCE
Observe the following precautions for correct seat
belt maintenance:
❒always use the belt with the strap well stretched
and never twisted; make sure that it is free to
run without obstructions;
❒replace the belt after an accident of a certain
severity even if it does not appear to be damaged.
Always replace the belt if the pretensioners were
deployed;
❒to clean the belt, wash by hand with water and
neutral soap, rinse and leave to dry in the shade.
Never use strong detergents, bleach, paints or any
other substance which could damage the belt
fibres;
❒prevent the reels from getting wet: their correct
operation is only guaranteed if water does not
get inside
❒replace the seat belt when it shows wear or cuts.
WARNING
The front passenger belt (for versions
where provided) is provided with an
adjustment device for the metal tongue position
(metal hook). Adjust the tongue position with
respect to the seat belt to improve comfor t and
reduce noise inside the passenger compar tment .
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