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5)Keeping the rear of the hood
raised make sure that the boot is
closed properly, and pull lever A
fig. 56(the lever nearest the seat) to
release the hood housing cover. (A
beep will however warn you when you
try to open the hood housing cover
when the boot is not closed proper-
ly). Lift it until it locks into the fully
open position.
6) Fold the hood backwards into its
housing, keeping it together with both
hands and check that the visible part
of the rear window has kept its round-
ed shape over its entire length, when
you have finished.7) With the whole hood folded in-
side the hood compartment, press the
framework and turn the fastener from
position 1-fig. 57to position 2so that
it hooks onto the framework. Let the
framework go and the hood will re-
main blocked in position. Do the same
operation on both sides.
8)Close the hood compartment
cover. Make sure that the catch has
caught properly.CLOSING
1) Lower both side windows or keep
the doors open.
2)Make sure that the boot is closed
properly, then lift lever A-fig. 58(the
lever nearest the seat) to release the
hood housing cover. A beep, however,
will inform you if the boot has not
been closed properly.
fig. 56
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fig. 57
P5S00665m
fig. 58
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BONNET
To open the bonnet:
1) Pull lever A-fig. 72in the direc-
tion of the arrow.Before lifting the bonnet,
check the windscreen wiper
arms are not lifted from the wind-
screen.
WARNING
2)Press leverA-fig. 73.
3)Lift the bonnet gripping it in the
centre of itsfront edge and, at the
same time, release support rod A-
fig. 74from its clip.
4) Place the tip of the support rod in
recess Bof the bonnet.
fig. 73
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fig. 72
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Check the fasteners after
the first 500 km. Repeat the
check regularly.
WARNING
We recommend removing
the wind stop if you plan on
using the car with the hood closed
for a long time. Store the removed
wind stop in the boot.
WARNING
Perform the operation on-
ly when the vehicle is sta-
tionary.
WARNING

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BOOT
To open the boot, open the driver’s
side door, release the lock using the
ignition key and lift lever A-fig. 75in
the door frame:
1= lever unlocked
2= lever locked
To close the boot lid, use one hand
to lower it completely, then press it
with both hands at the points indicat-
ed by the arrows. Lock lever A.IMPORTANTThe boot lid must
be closed before opening or closing
the hood.
HEADLIGHTS
ADJUSTING
THE HEADLIGHT BEAMS
The correct positioning of the head-
light beams is very important for the
comfort and safety, not only of the
person driving the car but also all oth-
er road users. This is also covered by
a specific law. To ensure you and oth-
er drivers have the best visibility con-
ditions when travelling with the head-
lights on, the headlights must be set
properly.
Have the headlight positioning
checked at a Fiat Dealershipand ad-
justed if necessary.
ADJUSTING
THE FRONT FOGLIGHTS
Have the lights checked at a Fiat
Dealershipand adjusted if necessary. The addition of objects
(speakers, spoilers, etc.)
to the boot lid or to the
rear window shelf (except when
envisaged by the manufacturer)
may prevent the gas-filled struts
at the sides of the boot from
working properly.
fig. 75
P5S00669mWhen using the boot, make
sure the load you are car-
rying does not exceed the permit-
ted weight (see the “Technical
specifications” chapter).
WARNING