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Relax position, passenger side
To obtain the relax position, open the rear door and:
❒tilt the passenger seat to “table” position (see “Setting the passenger’s
seat to table configuration” in this section);
❒push the rear seat completely forward;
❒push the passenger’s seat (tilted) completely backward;
❒remove the rear parcel shelf (see “Rear parcel shelf removal” in this
section);
❒move the rear seat back rest to the required position.
Relax position, driver side
Same procedure but remove completely the driver’s head restraint (see
“Head restraints” in this section).
IMPORTANT See section “Boot Extension” for operations concerning
seat positioning to extend the boot.
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DOOR POCKETS
Each door has a pocket/oddment compartment.
GLASS/CAN HOLDER
The central console houses the glass/can holders in front of the
handbrake.
CARGO BOX (where provided)
It is made up of a special preformed element, which is placed in the boot
for cars with non sliding rear seat and can be used to house objects; this
element provides load plane uniform level with depressed seat back.
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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.
If doors are unlocked the boot can be opened at any time.
Through the set-up menu of the cluster display (see “Reconfigurable
multifunction display” in the present chapter) it is possible to activate the
“Independent boot unlocking”: in this way the boot is not unlocked
together with the doors; to open it press button
Ron the remote
control.
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REAR MANUAL WINDOW CONTROLS
(where fitted)
Operate the handle to open or to close the window.
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TAILGATE CLOSING
First lower the tailgate using the appropriate handles, as shown in the
figure, and then push the tailgate until it clicks into place.
IMPORTANT If option “Independent boot” is on, before closing the boot
check whether you have with you the ignition key since the boot will be
locked automatically.
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The addition of objects (speakers, spoilers, etc.) on the rear shelf or boot lid, except those
envisaged by the manufacturer, may prevent the gas filled struts at the sides of the boot from
working properly.
WARNING
WARNINGWhen using the boot, make sure the loads do not exceed the permitted weight (see
“Technical specifications” chapter). Also make sure the items in the boot are
arranged properly to prevent them being thrown forwards and injuring passengers
should you brake sharply.
Never travel with objects on the rear shelf to prevent them being thrown forwards
and injuring passengers in case of accident or sharp braking.

EMERGENCY OPENING OF TAILGATE
To succeed in opening the tailgate from the inside, should the car battery
be flat, or because of a defect of the electric lock of the tailgate, proceed
as follows (refer to “Extending the boot” in this section):
❒remove the rear head restraints;
❒tilt seat backrests to "table" configuration;
❒tilt cushion / backrest completely.
❒operate lever (B), to obtain tailgate mechanical release, operating
from the inside of the boot.
REMOVING THE REAR PARCEL SHELF
To remove the rear parcel shelf in order to extend the boot, proceed as
follows:
❒Front parcel shelf: release and turn the parcel shelf from its seat and
release the two pins from the side seats.
❒Rear parcel shelf: release the two pins from the side seats
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EXTENDING THE BOOT WITH SLIDING SEAT
Before extending the boot, release the seat belt buckle (with black
button, if fastened) and accompany the webbing in the reel to prevent it
from twisting; insert the tongues, overlapping them, in the retaining
system (A) inside the reel compartment.
Moving the seat backwards or forwards
The rear seat is of the double-seat type. It is possible to move the rear
seat backwards or forwards from the boot using handles (B) or (C); pull
the handle and at the same time move the seats forwards. This makes it
possible to extend the boot capacity.
To extend the boot totally
Proceed as follows:
❒remove the rear parcel and previously shown;
❒make sure the headrests are completely lowered;
❒use levers (D) and (E) to fold the rear seat backs on the cushions;
❒make sure the seats are completely in backward position by means of
handles (B) or (C);
❒use tapes (F) and (G) to tilt the seats completely.
IMPORTANT Tilting is only possible with rear seats positioned
completely backwards.
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Never pull tapes (B) or (C) with seats in
load position as they will slide vertically
thus hindering seat repositioning.WARNING

The tilted seats are fastened in this position by the action of the side
struts.
Partial extension
Operating the required part (right or left) of the seat in the same way it
is possible to obtain partial extension of the boot as illustrated.
IMPORTANT For rear seat complete tilting it could be necessary to
move the front seats forward.
To return the cushions on the floor
Use tapes (B) to return the cushions on the floor.
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With table folded seats, in the event of a
crash it can be dangerous to carry heavy
objects on the rear seat back.WARNING
WARNINGThe position of the rear seat backs folded
on the respective cushions shall not be
considered a loading position and
therefore cannot bear heavy weights.
If the central seat belt is fastened to the
seat, release it before tilting the seat.WARNING

EXTENDING THE BOOT WITH FIXED SEAT
Proceed as follows:
❒fasten the seat buckles to the tabs on the seat back (as shown by
arrows);
❒check that the webbing (C) of each of the two side seat belts is
inserted into the respective belt guiding catch (D);
❒raise the cushion (A) as shown in the figure
❒release the seat back moving the levers (B) as shown by the arrow. Tilt
it to make a single loading surface with the boot floor;
❒if vertical space must be increased, remove Cargo box (where
provided) positioned under load plane mat.
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To adjust the headlight slant
To adjust the headlight slant operate buttons
and Òlocated on the
dashboard.
The display provides the visual indication of the positions during the
adjustment operation.
Position 0 - one or two people occupying the front seats.
Position 1 - five people.
Position 2 - five people + load in the boot.
Position 3 - driver + maximum permissible load stowed in the boot.
IMPORTANT Check beam aiming every time the load carried changes.
HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT ABROAD
The dipped-beam headlights are adjusted for circulation in the country in
which the vehicle is marketed. In countries with opposite circulation, to
avoid glaring oncoming vehicles, it is necessary to cover the areas of the
headlight as shown below: this is done using non-transparent sticker tape.
Figures refer to passing from right-hand drive to left-hand drive.

CONTAINING RUNNING COSTS
Here are some suggestions which may help you to
keep the running costs of your car down and lower
the amount of toxic emissions released into the
atmosphere.
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
Car maintenance
Have checks and adjustments carried out in
accordance with the “Service schedule”.
Tyres
Check the pressure of the tyres routinely at an
interval of no more than 4 weeks: if the pressure is
too low, consumption levels increase as resistance to
rolling is higher.
Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with too much luggage stowed in the
boot. The weight of the car (especially when driving in
town) and its trim greatly affects consumption and
stability.Roof rack/ski rack
Remove the roof rack or the ski rack from the roof as
soon as they are no longer used. These accessories
lower air penetration and adversely affect
consumption levels. When needing to carry
particularly voluminous objects, preferably use a
trailer.
Electric devices
Use electric devices only for the amount of time
needed. Rear heated window, additional headlights,
windscreen wipers and heater fan need a considerable
amount of energy, therefore increasing the
requirement of current increases fuel consumption (up
to +25% in the urban cycle).
Climate control
The air conditioner is an additional load which greatly
affects the engine leading to higher consumption (on
average up to +20%). When the temperature outside
the vehicle permits it, use the air vents where possible.
Spoilers
The use of non-certified aerodynamic items may
adversely affect air drag and consumption levels.
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