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BOOT
The boot tailgate (when unlocked) can be
opened only from the outside through the
electric opening handle set above the
number plate holder fig. 99.
If doors are unlocked the boot can be
opened at any time.
Using the instrument panel display (see
paragraph “Multifunction display” in this
section) it is possible to activate the op-
tion for independent boot unlocking: in
this way the boot is not unlocked when
unlocking the doors.
IMPORTANT With running car, never op-
erate the tailgate shackle.In the event of battery failure, after using
the emergency metal insert of the key to
get into the car, it will be possible to open
the boot from the inside by operating
manually the lever set at the bottom on
the right side of the lock, set at the bot-
tom in the middle of the tailgate. OPENING THE TAILGATE BY
REMOTE CONTROL fig. 100
Press button
R, even when the alarm
(where provided) is activated.
The tailgate opening is indicated by dou-
ble flashing of direction indicators; closing
is indicated by one flashing (only if alarm
is on).
TAILGATE CLOSING
Lower the tailgate until hearing the lock-
ing click.
IMPORTANT If the option for indepen-
dent boot unlocking is on, before closing
the boot, check whether you have with
you the ignition key since the boot will
be locked automatically.
fig. 99F0L0046mfig. 100F0L0100m
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EXTENDING THE BOOT
Partial extension (1/3 or 2/3)
The boot can be partially (1/3 or 2/3) or
totally extended splitting the rear seat.
To make use of the maximum loading vol-
ume, remove the luggage compartment
cover following the instructions given in
paragraph “Luggage compartment cover”
and lower the loading surface as described
previously.
Proceed as follows:
❒lower completely the rear seat head
restraints;
❒check that the seat belt is not twisted; The addition of objects
(speakers, spoilers, etc.) on the
rear shelf or boot lid, except
those envisaged by the man-
ufacturer, may prevent the gas filled
struts at the sides of the boot from
working properly.
Never travel with objects on
the rear shelf to prevent
them being thrown forwards and in-
juring passengers in case of accident
or sharp braking.
WARNING
When using the boot, make
sure the loads do not exceed
the permitted weight (see section
“Technical specifications”). Also
make sure the items in the boot are
arranged properly to prevent them
being thrown forwards and injuring
passengers should you brake sharply.
WARNING
TAILGATE EMERGENCY
OPENING fig. 101
To open the tailgate from the inside if the
battery is flat or the electric tailgate lock
is failing, proceed as follows (see “Ex-
tending the boot” in tis section):
❒lower completely the rear head re-
straints;
❒tilt rear seat cushions;
❒tilt backrests;
❒operate lever Ainside the boot to
open the tailgate.
fig. 101F0L0047m
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❒lift handle Aor B-fig. 102to unlock
respectively the left or right section of
the backrest and then guide the back-
rest onto the cushion.
The boot extension to the right fig. 103
makes it possible to carry two passengers
on the rear seat left-hand side.
The boot extension to the left fig. 104
makes it possible to carry one passenger
on the rear seat right-hand side.Total extension fig. 105
Tilt the rear seat completely to obtain
maximum boot extension.
To make use of the maximum loading vol-
ume, remove the luggage compartment
cover following the instructions given in
paragraph “Luggage compartment cover”
and lower the loading surface as described
previously.
Proceed as follows:
❒lower completely the rear seat head
restraints;
❒check that the seat belt is not twisted;
❒lift handles Aand B-fig. 102to release
the backrests and guide them onto the
cushion.
fig. 102F0L0009mfig. 103F0L0113m
fig. 104F0L0114m
fig. 105F0L0115m
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LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT
COVER fig. 106
The luggage compartment cover Acan be
rolled up and removed.
To roll it up remove the two rear pins B
from their housings and then guide it dur-
ing rolling up.Removing the luggage
compartment cover fig. 107
Proceed as follows:
❒roll it as described previously;
❒remove the reel unit Cby pressing its
sides (direction 1) and raising it (di-
rection 2).
To refit the cover, insert the reel ends in
their housings and make sure the fasten-
ing hooks are well fastened. Now extend
the cover by pulling its handles, as previ-
ously described, and hook the two rear
pins.IMPORTANT Do not put heavy objects
on the cover which may seriously damage
it.
fig. 106F0L0117mfig. 107F0L0118m
The objects put on the cov-
er may be thrown forwards
and injure passengers should you
brake sharply or in the event of an ac-
cident.
WARNING
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TO RETURN THE REAR SEAT
BACK TO ITS ORIGINAL
POSITION fig. 108
Raise the seat backrests and push them
back until hearing the locking click of both
retainers.
IMPORTANT Correct backrest fastening
is guaranteed when the “red band” Baside
levers Ais no longer visible. The “red
band” actually indicates that the backrest
is not properly secured. When setting the
backrest to travelling position, always
make sure it is properly secured by hear-
ing the locking click.IMPORTANT After putting the seats back
to their travelling position, restore the
seat belt position to make them ready for
use.
DOUBLE LOADING
COMPARTMENT
(where provided)
In addition to fully or partially folding seats,
the car can also be fitted with a loading
surface to be adjusted at two different
heights in order to make the loading sur-
face flat and to increase or decrease the
boot volume as required.
Keeping the loading surface up it will be
possible to make use of the space obtained
below as additional compartment for frag-
ile or small objects.
fig. 108F0L0233mMake sure the backrest is
properly secured at both
sides (red bands B not visible) to pre-
vent it moves forward in the event of
sharp braking causing injuries to pas-
sengers.
WARNING
fig. 109F0L0142m
fig. 110F0L0241m
To access the compartment set under-
neath the loading surface, proceed as fol-
lows:
❒raise handle A-fig. 109pressing in the
point shown by the arrow at “PUSH”,
lift the loading surface and secure it by
the proper wire to the upper hook on
the roof as shown in the figure
fig. 110.
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Setting the loading surface at
lower level (where provided)
To improve the loading space, lower the
luggage compartment surface fig. 111, as
follows:
❒raise handle A-fig. 109pressing in the
point shown by the arrow at “PUSH”,
use the handle to remove the loading
surface from the seat on the suitcase
board by raising it slightly and pulling
it outwards; the knuckle on the seat
side will facilitate this manoeuvre.To reposition the loading surface to the
upper level proceed as follows:
❒raise handle A-fig. 109pressing in the
point shown by the arrow at “PUSH”,
use the handle to raise the loading sur-
face from the boot mat and pull it out-
wards; the knuckle on the seat side
will facilitate this manoeuvre.ANCHORING THE LOAD
The boot contains the proper hook for
anchoring the required load fig. 113.
fig. 111F0L0177mfig. 112F0L0141mfig. 113F0L0138m
Boot loading surface set at
top position can withstand 70
kg max. and 200 kg at bottom
position as shown on the
proper label set under the loading sur-
face (see fig. 112).
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Certain versions (where provided) are fit-
ted with a luggage retainer net that can be
secured to the fastening rings fig. 114.
IMPORTANT Never anchor to single
hook a load exceeding 100 kg.
Certain versions (where provided) are fit-
ted with a luggage anti-throw out safety
net secured to the roof at two side seats
fig. 115, and at the bottom to the load re-
taining rings set on the wheelhouses.
BONNET
TO OPEN THE BONNET
Proceed as follows:
❒pull the lever A-fig. 116in the direc-
tion indicated by the arrow in order
to release the lock of the engine bon-
net;
❒insert your hand between bonnet and
bumper and push the lever B-fig. 117
to the left as shown;
❒lift the bonnet and at the same time
release the rod C fig. 118from the
catch D, then fit the rod end into the
bonnet recess E.
IMPORTANT Before opening the bonnet,
check that windscreen wiper arms are not
lifted from the windscreen.
fig. 114F0L0237mfig. 115F0L0238m
If you want to carry reserve
fuel in a can, follow law reg-
ulations, only using a certified can,
suitably fastened to the load securing
eyelets. Even in this way the risk of
fire is increased in the case of an ac-
cident.
WARNING
A heavy load that has not
been secured may cause se-
rious harm.
WARNING
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TO CLOSE THE BONNET fig. 118
Proceed as follows:
❒hold the bonnet up with one hand and
with the other remove rod Cfrom re-
cess Eand fit it back into its catch D;
❒lower the bonnet at approx. 20 cen-
timetres from the engine compart-
ment and then let it drop, ensuring
that it is fully closed and not just held
in position by the safety catch. If the
bonnet does not close properly, do
not push it down but open it again and
repeat the above procedure.
IMPORTANT Always check that the bon-
net is closed properly to avoid its opening
while the car is travelling.
fig. 116F0L0048mfig. 118F0L0116m
For safety reasons the bon-
net must be closed properly
to avoid its opening while the car is
travelling. Therefore, always check it
is properly closed and the catch en-
gaged. Should you notice that the
catch is not perfectly engaged when
travelling, stop the car immediately
and close the bonnet.
WARNING
If the supporting rod is not
positioned correctly the bon-
net may fall violently.
WARNING
Carry out operations only
when the car is stationary.
WARNING
fig. 117F0L0524m
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ROOF RACK/
SKI RACK
The roof rack/ski rack shall be secured to
the roof at points A-fig. 119.
To mount it, lift the tabs and proceed as
follows:
❒for versions with sunroof: extract the
tabs using the screwdriver provided
in the kit to reach the fastening seats
fig. 120;
❒for versions without sunroof: lift the
tabs using the screwdriver provided
in the kit to reach the fastening seats
fig. 121;
A roof rack/ski rack specially designed for
the car is available at Lineaccessori Fiat.After few kilometres, check that the fas-
tening screws are firmly tightened.
IMPORTANT Never exceed the max.
permissible loads (see section “Technical
specifications”).
The car can be fitted with two longitudi-
nal bars that can be used, by adding spe-
cial accessories to carry various objects
(e.g.: skis, windsurf, etc..).
fig. 119F0L0222mfig. 120F0L0231m
fig. 121F0L0232m
Open the tailgate with care
when carrying objects on the
roof rack bars to prevent impacts.
WARNING
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HEADLIGHTS
ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHT
BEAM
Proper adjustment of the headlight beams
is of vital importance for your safety and
comfort and also for the other road users.
To ensure you and other drivers have the
best visibility conditions when travelling
with the headlights on, the headlights must
be set properly. Contact Fiat Dealership
to have the headlights properly adjusted.
IMPORTANT When turning on (Xenon)
gas discharge headlight lamps (where pro-
vided), it is normal that there should be a
vertical movement of reflectors, and con-
sequently the same will also happen to the
light beam, for the time required to
achieve the correct headlight trim stabili-
sation, equal to approx. 2 seconds.
Headlight aiming device
It works with ignition key at ONand
dipped beams on. When the car is loaded,
it slopes backwards. This means that the
headlight beam rises. In this case, it is nec-
essary to return it to the correct position.To adjust the headlight slant
fig. 122
Press button Aset on the control panel;
if the car is fitted with (Xenon) gas dis-
charge headlights, slant adjustment is elec-
tronic and therefore button Ais not pre-
sent.
The display located on the instrument pan-
el, provides the visual indication of the po-
sitions during the adjustment operation
(fig. 123: multifunctional display - fig. 124:
reconfigurable multifunctional display).
Position 0 - one or two people occupy-
ing the front seats.
Position 1 - five people.
Position 2 - five people + load in the boot.
Position 3 - driver + maximum permissi-
ble load stowed in the boot.IMPORTANT Check beam aiming every
time the load carried changes.
fig. 122F0L0050mfig. 123F0L0051m
fig. 124F0L0519m
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