FIAT MULTIPLA 2006 1.G Repair Manual

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To flash the lights
Pull the stalk towards the steering wheel (unstable position).
Direction indicators
Move the stalk:
up - to switch on the right-hand direction indicator
down - to switch on the left-hand direction indicator.
Instrument panel warning light
ywill flash.
Indicators are switched off automatically when the steering wheel is
straightened.
If you want the indicator to flash briefly to show that you are about to
change lane, move the stalk up or down without clicking into position.
When released the stalk will return to its home position.
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Never use the window wiper to remove ice or snow from the windscreen. In these conditions, the
wiper is submitted to excessive effort that results in motor protection cutting in and wiper
operation inhibition for few seconds as a consequence. If operation is not restored contact Fiat
Dealership.
WINDOW CLEANING
WINDSCREEN WIPER/WASHER
This device can only work when the ignition key is at MAR.
A - Windscreen wiper off.
B - Flick wipe.
C - Slow continuous wipe.
D - Fast continuous wipe.
E - Temporary fast continuous wipe (unstable position): when the stalk is
released, it returns to position (A) automatically stopping the wiper.
When the stalk is pulled towards the steering wheel, the windscreen and
headlight washer jets starts operating (where fitted) providing the dipped
beam headlights are switched on.
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Never use the rear window wiper to remove ice or snow from the rear window. In these conditions,
the wiper is submitted to excessive effort that results in motor protection cutting in and wiper
operation inhibition for few seconds as a consequence. If operation is not restored contact Fiat
Dealership.REAR WINDOW WASHER/WIPER
This device can only work when the ignition key is on MAR.
Controls:
1) turn the knurled ring (A) from åto': continuous wipe;
2) push the stalk forwards (unstable position) to operate the rear
window washer/wiper jets; release the stalk to stop.
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CEILING LIGHT
FRONT CEILING LIGHT
Switch (A) turns the ceiling lights on/off.
Switch (B) controls the spot light.
According to the position, you can have the following conditions:
❒with switch (A) in centre position, ceiling lights (C) and (D) will turn
on when front doors are opened;
❒with switch (A) moved to the left, ceiling lights (C) and (D) are off and
will not turn on when opening or unlocking the doors;
❒with switch (A) moved to the right, ceiling lights (C) and (D) remain
on.
Switch (B) turns the following lights on separately:
❒map light (C) if moved to the left;
❒map light (D) if moved to the right.
IMPORTANT Before getting out of the car, make sure that both switches
are in centre position; ceiling lights will turn off when doors are closed,
saving the battery.
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REAR CEILING LIGHTS
Ceiling lights turn on when rear doors are opened. With doors closed
they can be turned on/off by pressing (A).
In car versions with double sunroof the ceiling lights are located between
the two roofs.
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HAZARD LIGHTS
They come on when switch (D) is pressed regardless of the position of
the ignition key.
When the device is on, the switch flashes. Press the switch again to turn
the lights off .
CONTROL BUTTONS
These are located in the centre of the dashboard.
They only work with the ignition key at MAR (except the hazard lights).
When the function is active, the light on the relevant button comes on.
To disable the function, press the button again.
Front fog lights
Button (A): to activate these lights it is necessary to have the
side/taillights switched on.
Rear fog lights
Button (B): to activate these lights it is necessary to have the dipped
beams or the front fog lights switched on.
Heated rear window
Button (C) with time-controlled operation.
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The use of hazard lights is governed by the Road Traffic Code of the country you
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FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH
It is located under the dashboard on driver’s side and comes into
operation in the event of a crash.
It is a safety switch (A) that comes into operation in the event of a crash,
cutting off the fuel supply thus stopping the engine.
Carefully inspect the car to find fuel leaks, e.g. in the engine
compartment, under the car or near the tank.
If no fuel leaks are found and the car can be started again, press button
(A) to reset the fuel system and the lights.
After a crash, remember to turn the ignition key to STOP to prevent
battery run-down.
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If, after a crash, you smell fuel or see leaks from the fuel system, do not reset the
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INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
GLOVE COMPARTMENT ON DRIVER’S SIDE
To open, raise flap (A).
GLOVE COMPARTMENT ON PASSENGER’S SIDE
To open, raise flap (A).
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ODDMENTS TRAY UNDER THE SUN VISORS
To have access, lower the sun visors.
IMPORTANT These compartments have been designed to contain small
oddments (gate remote control, glasses, documents, etc.), heavy objects
could cause the compartment to open while driving on rough roads.
ODDMENTS TRAY UNDER THE FRONT RIGHT-HAND
SEAT (where provided)
To open: press (A) and pull outwards.
To close: push the tray under the seat until it clicks into place.
CIGAR LIGHTER (where required)
Only active with ignition key at MAR.
Open flap (A) by pushing it downwards.
Press the cigar lighter button (B); after about 15 seconds the button
returns automatically to its original position and the cigar lighter is ready
for use.
IMPORTANT Always check that the cigar lighter has turned off.
ASHTRAY
Fix (where required)
Open flap (A) by pushing it downwards.
The ashtray (C) can be removed.
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Mobile (where required)
It consists of a plastic removable box with spring release.
The mobile ashtray can be used by front passengers by fitting it into the
glass/can holder (A) on the dashboard or by rear passengers by fitting it
into the glass/can holder (B) set on the back of the rear backrest (if
folded).
For rear passengers (where required)
They are on the doors.
Pull flap (D) backwards to open.
The ashtray can be removed.
Important. The cigar lighter gets very hot.
Handle it with care and make sure that it
is not used by children: danger of fire
and/or burns.WARNING
Do not use the ashtray as waste paper
basket: it might set on fire in contact with
cigarettes stub.WARNING
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