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ANCHORING THE LOAD
There are special rings in the boot to anchor cords to firmly hold in place
the load being transported.
IMPORTANT When travelling at night with a load in the boot, the height
of the dipped beams should be adjusted (see “Headlights” in this section).
To ensure the regulator works properly, make sure that the load does
not exceed the values given.
WARNINGHeavy loads not securely anchored could seriously injure passengers in the event of
an accident.
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WARNINGIf you are travelling in areas where refuelling can be difficult and you want to carry
a can of petrol, attain to the law in force. Use a homologated can only and secure
it to the load anchoring hooks. Even given these precautions, the risk of fire in the
event of an accident is increased.

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EXTENDING THE BOOT
The boot can be extended when needed in the following ways:
1) moving the rear seats forward (by 15 cm);
2) removing the rear window shelf;
3) tipping the rear seats forward;
4) removing the seats.
Moving the rear seats
❒Remove the foremost protection caps from the runners on the floor
with a coin;
❒lower the seat back through lever (A) and remove the head restraints:
❒release the seat behind by pulling the red tape (B). Lift and turn the
seat with handle (C);
❒free the front anchorages through lever (D);
❒when the seat has been released, grip the front and the back and
reposition it in the floor runner 15 cm further forward (as described in
next paragraph).
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Re-positioning the rear seats
Make sure that the anchorage points shown in the figure are clean:
❒insert the front hooks in the special holes on the car floor;
❒turn the seat until it is 10 cm from the floor then let it drop.
The weight of the seat will position it and latch it to the back hooks.
When repositioning the seats, make sure you do not invert them. The
correct position of the seats is shown on the labels (see the figure) fixed
to the back of the seats:
aleft-hand seat
bcentre seat
cright-hand seat
After refitting, the black section of the belts on the side seats should face
the outside of the car.
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Removing the rear window shelf
To remove the rear window shelf: release the rear seat backs and tilt
them forward, slightly raise the umbrella holding tab (1) and push the
rear window shelf (2) forward until releasing the locking pins (A) from
their seats, then remove it.
The rear window shelf can be positioned behind the rear seat backs while
not in use.
The rear window shelf has a front section that can be folded back to
allow the rear seat backs to be tilted backwards.
Folding down the seats
When lowering the centre seat back make sure that the seat is pushed
back as far as it will go and that the head restraint is lowered.
❒Fold down the seat back using lever (A) and remove the head
restraint;
❒release the seat backwards pulling back the tape (B), then lift the seat
using handle (C);
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❒hook the shackle (A) located under the rear seat to the front head
restraint rod taking care to open the spring catch (B) by pressing
downwards as shown in the figure.
IMPORTANT Refit retainer (A) after use. Be careful not to engage the
release lever (D) with the red labels.
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Removing the rear seats
Follow the instructions given to move the seat.
For versions equipped with central sliding seat, operate lever (A) and
push the seat back completely. Then follow the procedure described for
moving the rear seats.

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BONNET
To open the bonnet:
1) Pull the lever under the dashboard (A).
2) Push the lever upwards (B).
3) Lift the bonnet, at the same time release the supporting rod (C) from
its retainer (D).
4) fit rod end into the bonnet recess (E) and push it to safety position.
To close the bonnet:
1) Hold the bonnet with one hand and with the other remove rod (C)
from recess (E) and refit into its retainer (D).
2) Lower the bonnet to about 20 centimetres from the engine
compartment then, let it fall 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.
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WARNINGThe bonnet might fall violently if the support rod is not positioned properly. This
should only be done when the car is stationary.
WARNINGBefore opening the bonnet make sure the windscreen wiper arm is not lifted from
the windscreen.
If the engine is hot, be very careful when you put your hands under the bonnet as
you risk burning yourself. Remember that while the engine is hot, the electric fan
can start up and cause injury. Wait for the engine to cool.WARNING
Scarves, ties and other loose articles of clothing could easily get caught up in
moving parts. This can be extremely dangerous.WARNING
WARNINGFor safety reasons the bonnet must be closed properly to avoid its opening while
the car is travelling. Therefore, always check it is properly closed and the catch
engaged. Should you notice that the catch is not perfectly engaged when
travelling, stop the car immediately and close the bonnet.

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Never exceed the max. permissible loads (see section “Technical specifications”).
ROOF RACK/SKI RACK
The roof rack or ski rack is to be anchored to the roof in the points
shown in the figure by removing the four caps. To do so, press one end
and slide them for a few millimetres under the trim.
Specific roof/ski rack for Fiat Multipla are available in Lineaccessori Fiat.
IMPORTANT Be careful not to knock objects on the roof rack when
opening the boot tailgate.
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WARNINGAfter travelling a few kilometres, check that the screws securing the cross-bars are
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HEADLIGHTS
ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHT BEAM
IMPORTANT Proper adjustment of the headlight beams is of vital
importance for your safety and comfort and also for the other road
users. This is also covered by a specific law. 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.
ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHT SLANT
When the car is loaded, it slopes backwards. This means that the
headlight beam rises. In this case, it is necessary to return it to the
correct position.
An electric adjuster (A) is fitted on the instrument panel.
Correct positions as a function of the load
Position 0 - up to three people on the front seats.
Position 1 - up to six people.
Position 2 - six people + max 130 kg load in the boot.
Position 3 - driver + load stowed in the boot up to a maximum of 300 kg.
Only for 4 or 5 seat VAN versions, the max. permissible load is
350 kg.
IMPORTANT To ensure the regulator works properly, make sure the
load in the boot does not exceed the maximum values given in paragraph
“Weights” in section “Technical Specifications”.
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HEADLIGHT BEAM ADJUSTMENT ABROAD
The dipped beam headlights are adjusted for circulation in the country in
which the car is marketed. In countries with opposite circulation, to
avoid glaring oncoming vehicles, it is necessary to cover the areas of the
headlight using a special sticker tape provided for the purpose.
The figures shown the passage from left-hand driving to right-hand
driving.
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