steering wheel adjustment FIAT GRANDE PUNTO 2009 199 / 1.G Owners Manual
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The presence and position of the controls, the instruments and the indicators may vary according to the versions.
1.Adjustable side air vents – 2.Fixed side air vents – 3.Left-hand lever: exterior lights control – 4.Instrument panel – 5.Right-
hand lever: front and rear windscreen wiper controls, trip computer – 6.Controls on dashboard – 7.Adjustable central air vents
– 8.Fixed upper air vent – 9.Front airbag, passenger side – 10.Glove compartment – 11.Sound system (for versions/markets
where provided) – 12.HVAC controls – 13.Ignition – 14.Front airbag, driver’s side – 15. Steering wheel adjustment lever
– 16.Controls display: fog light/rear fog lamp/headlamp alignment adjustment/digital display/multifunction display.
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SAFETY
STARTING
AND DRIVING
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
SERVICE
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
CONTROLS
AND DEVICES
F0M0400mfig. 1
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SAFETY
STARTING
AND DRIVING
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
SERVICE
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
CONTROLS
AND DEVICES
The fabric upholstery of your
car is designed to withstand
normal wear and tear for
a long time. Some precau-
tions are needed though. Avoid pro-
longed and/or excessive rubbing
against clothing accessories such as
metal buckles and Velcro strips which,
by applying a high pressure on the fab-
ric in a small area, could cause some
threads to break, thereby damaging
the upholstery.
Height adjustment fig. 22
(for versions/markets where available)
Move lever Bupwards or downwards to
achieve the required height.
IMPORTANT Adjustment must be car-
ried out only when seated in the relevant
seat.
Backrest angle adjustment fig. 22
Turn knob C.
FRONTSEATS
fig. 22F0M0055m
All adjustments must be
made with the car stationary.
WARNING
Horiziontal adjustment fig. 22
Lift the lever Aand push the seat for-
wards or backwards: in the driving posi-
tion your arms should rest on the rim of
the steering wheel.
After releasing the adjust-
ment lever, always check
that the seat is locked on the guides
by trying to move it back and forth. If
it is not locked, the seat may move
unexpectedly and make you lose con-
trol of the car.
WARNING
For maximum protection,
keep the back of your seat
upright, lean back into it and make
sure the seat belt fits closely across
your chest and hips.
WARNING
fig. 23F0M0057m
Tilting the back rest
(3-door versions) fig. 23
To access the rear seats, pull handle Aup-
wards, the back rest will tilt and the seat
can slide forward by pushing the back rest.
Bringing back the back rest the seat will
return to its original position (mechani-
cal memory).
Always check that the seat is
properly locked on the
guides by trying to push it backwards
and forwards.
WARNING
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IN AN
EMERGENCY
SERVICE
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
CONTROLS
AND DEVICES
MIRRORS
REAR-VIEW MIRROR fig. 28
The mirror is fitted with a safety device
that causes its release in the event of a vi-
olent impact with the passenger.
STEERING WHEEL
The driver can adjust the height and axial
position of the steering wheel (for ver-
sions/markets where provided).
To carry out the adjustment, proceed as
follows:
❒release lever A-fig. 27by pushing it
forwards (position 1);
❒adjust the steering wheel;
❒lock lever Aby pulling it towards the
steering wheel (position 2).
fig. 27F0M0354m
Any adjustment of the steer-
ing wheel position must be
carried out only with the car station-
ary and the engine turned off.
WARNING
It is absolutely forbidden to
carry out any after-market
operation involving steering system or
steering column modifications (e.g. in-
stallation of anti-theft device) that
could badly affect performance and
safety, invalidate the warranty and
also result in the car failing to com-
ply with regulations.
WARNING
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AND DRIVING
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LIGHTS AND
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IN AN
EMERGENCY
SERVICE
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
CONTROLS
AND DEVICES
– Scheduled servicing plan
for diesel versions .................. 165
– Demanding use of the car .... 167
Side airbags .................................... 101
Side/taillights
– control ...................................... 47
– front bulb replacement .......... 143
– rear bulb replacement ........... 145
Smart washing ............................... 49
Snow chains ................................... 115
Snow tyres ..................................... 190
Socket ............................................. 59
Sound system ................................ 81
Spark plugs
– type ............................................ 185
Speedometer ................................. 14
Starting and driving ....................... 105
Starting the engine
– jump starting ............................ 130
– bump starting ........................... 130
– emergency starting ................. 130
– ignition device ......................... 12– procedure for petrol
versions ..................................... 106
– procedure for diesel
versions ..................................... 107
– how to warm up the engine
after it has just started .......... 108
– stopping the engine ................ 108
Steering ........................................... 187
Steering wheel adjustment ......... 35
Steering wheel lock ...................... 12
Sun visors ....................................... 59
Sunroof ........................................... 60
– emergency operation ............. 61
Suspension ..................................... 187
Symbols ........................................... 6
Technical specifications .............. 181
Third brake light ........................... 147
Tool kit ........................................... 132
Top speeds ..................................... 191
Towing the car .............................. 159
Towing trailers .............................. 112
– installing the tow hook .......... 113 Removing the parcel shelf ........... 69
Rev counter ................................... 14
Reverse light .................................. 146
Roof rack/ski rack ........................ 71
Rubber tubes ................................. 176
Safety .............................................. 87
Safety belts
– general information ................ 91
– use .............................................. 88
– load limiters ............................. 90
– maintenance ............................. 93
SBR system .................................... 89
Seat adjustment ............................. 32
Seats
– cleaning ..................................... 180
– adjustment ................................ 32
– tipping (rear seats) ................. 33
Servicing and care ......................... 161
– Regular checks ........................ 167
– Scheduled servicing ................ 162
– Scheduled servicing plan
for petrol versions ................. 163
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