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LUGGAGE COMPARTMENTOPENING
When unlocked, the luggage compartment can be
opened from the outside the car by pressing the
electric logo fig. 73.
The tailgate can be opened at any time, if the doors
are unlocked.
The key with remote control should be used to open
the tailgate.
If the tailgate is not closed properly, the warning light
or the symbol
switch on in the instrument
panel (together with the dedicated message on the
display) (see “Warning lights and messages” chapter).
Opening the tailgate will switch the luggage
compartment light on: the light will go off
automatically when closing the tailgate.The light will stay on for about 15 minutes after
turning the key to STOP: if during this time, a door
or the tailgate is opened, the light will switch on
again for 15 minutes.
Opening the tailgate using the key with
remote control
Press button
even with alarm (for versions/
markets where provided) on.
Luggage compartment opening is indicated by the
double flashing of the direction indicators; tailgate
closing is indicated by single flashing (only with
the alarm switched on).
If the tailgate is opened when the alarm is on, the
system will:
❒switch off the volume sensing protection;
❒switch off the anti-lift protection;
❒switch off the tailgate control sensor.
When the tailgate is closed again, all the functions
are restored.
CLOSING
Lower the tailgate, pressing near the lock until you
hear it click into place.
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Do not fit additional objects onto the rear
parcel shelf or tailgate (speakers,
spoilers, etc .), except when contemplated
by the manufacturer, to ensure the correct
operation of the side gas shock absorbers of the
tailgate itself.
WARNING
Never exceed the maximum allowed
load in the luggage compar tment (see
the "Technical data" chapter). Also make sure
that the objects you placed in the luggage
compar tment have been properly secured, to
avoid them from being projected forward
following sudden braking, causing injury to
passengers.
WARNING
When travelling, do not put any object
on the rear parcel shelf because they
can injure passengers in the event of an
accident or sudden braking.
EXTENDING THE LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT
The luggage compartment can be partially (1/3 or
2/3) or totally extended by splitting the rear seat.
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Partial extension (1/3 or 2/3) Fig. fig. 74-fig. 75
Extending the luggage compartment on the right
side makes it possible to carry two passengers
on the left part of the rear seat. Extending the left
side of the luggage compartment allows you to carry
one passenger on the right part of the rear seat.Proceed as follows:
❒completely lower the rear seat head restraints;
❒move the seat belt to the side, making sure that it
is fully extended and not twisted;
❒fold the desired cushion forwards fig. 76 working
in the point shown by the arrow;
❒lift lever A fig. 77 retaining the backrest and fold
the latter forwards. When you lift the lever, you
will see a red band B.
Full extension
Tilting the rear seat completely forwards allows
maximum loading volume.
Proceed as follows:
❒completely lower the rear seat head restraints;
❒move the seat belts to the side, making sure that
they are correctly extended and not twisted;
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❒fold the cushions forwards as described above;
❒remove the rear parcel shelf fig. 78 and release the
upper ends of links A fig. 79 by removing the
eyelets from the pins and pushing them in the
direction indicated by the arrow;
❒when the cushion is folded down, tilt the rear seat
backrests completely forwards as described above
so as to obtain a continuous loading surface.
REPOSITIONING THE REAR SEAT
Move the seat belts to the side, making sure that
they are correctly extended and not twisted.
Lift the backrests and push them back until you hear
both fastening mechanisms click in. Check that the
red band B fig. 80 on the side of levers A is no longer
visible.The red band B indicates that the backrest is not
secured. Return the cushions to the horizontal
position holding the central seat fastening tongue
raised.
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WARNING
Make sure that the backrest is correctly
secured on both sides (red bands B
fig. 80 not visible) to prevent it from moving
forward in the event of sharp braking, causing
injuries to passengers.
SECURING YOUR LOAD
The luggage compartment contains two attachments
fig. 81 for the cables that secure the load transported
and another two attachments are located on the
rear crossmember fig. 82.
IMPORTANT Every attachment has a maximum load
capacity of 100 kg.
WARNING
A heavy load that has not been secured
may cause serious injuries to passengers
in the event of an accident .
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WARNING
If you are travelling in an area with
limited opportunities for vehicle
refuelling and you wish to bring fuel with you in
a petrol can, you must do so in compliance
with current regulations and using an approved
can, appropriately secured to the load securing
attachments. Anyway, by doing so, you increase
the risk of fire in case of an accident with
your vehicle.
CARGO BOX
It consists of a preformed box fig. 83, which is
located in the luggage compartment and can be used
to store objects, making it possible to have a flat
loading surface.
BONNETOPENING
Proceed as follows:
❒pull lever A fig. 84 in the direction indicated by the
arrow;
❒pull lever B fig. 85 and lift the bonnet.
❒lift the bonnet and, at the same time, release the
bonnet stay C fig. 86 from its locking device, then
insert the end of the stay into the housing D.
WARNING
The bonnet may drop suddenly if the
supporting rod is not positioned
correctly.
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Use both hands to lift the bonnet . Before
lifting, check that the windscreen wiper
arms are not raised from the windscreen,
that the car is stationary and that the handbrake
is engaged.CLOSING
Proceed as follows:
❒hold the bonnet up with one hand and with the
other remove the stay C fig. 86 from the housing
D and fit it back in its locking device;
❒lower the bonnet to approximately 20 centimetres
from the engine compartment and let it drop.
Make sure that the bonnet is completely closed
and not only fastened by the safety catch by trying
to open it. If it is not perfectly closed, do not try
to press the bonnet lid down but open it and
repeat the procedure.
If the bonnet is not closed properly, the warning light
or the symbol
switch on in the instrument
panel (together with the dedicated message on the
display) (see “Warning lights and messages” chapter).
IMPORTANT Always check that the bonnet is closed
correctly to avoid it opening while the car is
travelling.
WARNING
Perform these operations only when the
car is stationary.
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ROOF RACK/SKI RACKThe attachments provided are located in the areas
illustrated in fig. 87 and are only accessible with
the doors open. Lineaccessori Fiat has a dedicated
roof rack/ski rack for this car.
WARNING
After travelling for a few kilometres,
check to ensure that the fixing screws
for the attachments are well tightened.
WARNING
Never exceed the maximum permitted
loads (see chapter "Technical
specifications").
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.
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HEADLIGHTSLIGHT BEAM DIRECTION
The correct aiming 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 aligned 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.
IMPORTANT When the gas discharge (Xenon)
headlamps (for versions/markets, where provided)
are switched on, normally parabolas and light beam
move vertically for about 2 seconds until headlamp
alignment has stabilised.
HEADLIGHT ALIGNMENT CORRECTOR
This device works with the ignition key in the
MAR-ON position and the dipped beam headlights
on.
The car will tilt backwards when it is loaded, raising
the light beam. The beams must therefore be
realigned in this case.
Adjusting headlights alignment
For adjusting, press buttons
and
fig. 88 on
the dashboard.Press button
to increase the light beam of one
position.
Press buttonto decrease the light beam of one
position.
The display shows the position while adjusting.
Correct positions depending on the load
Position 0
one or two occupants in the front seats.
Position 1
five people
Position 2
five people with a load in the luggage
compartment
Position 3
driver + maximum permitted load stowed
in the luggage compartment.
IMPORTANT Check the headlight alignment each
time the weight of the load transported changes.
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IMPORTANT If the car is equipped with (Xenon) gas
discharge headlights, the headlight alignment is
controlled electronically, as a consequence
the
and
buttons are not present.
FOG LIGHT ALIGNMENT
Contact a Fiat Dealership to have the lights checked
and adjusted, if necessary.
ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHTS WHEN
ABROAD
The dipped beam headlights are aligned for operation
in the country where the vehicle was originally
purchased. When in countries where you drive on
the other side of the road, you need to alter the
beam direction by affixing a specially designed
self-adhesive film in order not to dazzle the vehicles
travelling in the opposite direction.
Such film is provided by Lineaccessori Fiat and is
available at Fiat Dealerships.
ABS SYSTEMABS is an integral part of the braking system which
prevents, whatever the road conditions and force
applied to the brake pedal, the wheels from locking
and consequently sliding under braking, thus ensuring
that the vehicle remains under control even during
emergency braking.
The EBD system (Electronic Braking Force
Distribution) completes the system allowing the
brake force to be distributed between the front and
rear wheels.
IMPORTANT To obtain the maximum efficiency of
the braking system, a bedding-in period of about 500
km is needed: during this period it is better to
avoid sharp, repeated and prolonged braking.
WARNING
The ABS gets the most from the
available grip, but it cannot improve it ;
you should therefore take every care when
driving on slippery surfaces and not take
unnecessary risks.
SYSTEM INTERVENTION
The driver can feel that the ABS system has come
into action because the brake pedal pulsates slightly
and the system gets noisier: it means that the car
speed should be altered to suit the type of road
surface.
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