length FIAT MULTIPLA 2006 1.G Owners Manual

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WHEN THE ALARM IS TRIGGERED
When the system is on, the electronic alarm comes
into action in the following cases:
❒One of the doors, the bonnet or the tailgate are
opened.
❒The battery is disconnected or the electronic alarm
power supply cables are cut.
❒Something moves in the passenger compartment
(volumetric surveillance).
❒The key is turned to MAR.
When the alarm is triggered, the siren sounds for
about 26 seconds (for a maximum of 3 cycles at 6
second intervals if the cause of the alarm persists) and
the direction indicators will flash for about 5 minutes
(only in countries where legislation permits it).
Once the alarm situation has been resolved, the alarm
system continues its surveillance. To cut off the alarm
before this, press the remote control button.
HOW TO DEACTIVATE THE ALARM
To switch the alarm off, press the remote control
button on the key.
In countries where admitted by law regulations, the
system is preset for an emergency procedure to be
carried out when the alarm does not turn off (due to
flat remote control battery or system fault):❒open the door after unlocking the lock with the key,
❒fit the key into the ignition switch,
❒turn the key to MAR.
To reactivate the alarm after the emergency
procedure, turn the key to STOP and remove it. Then,
press twice the remote control button: first press will
re-align the system (this because the last operation for
excluding the alarm was performed using the key and
not the remote control), the second press will
reactivate the alarm.
When using the key, if the remote control battery is
flat the key led will flash once.
Flat battery condition is also indicated by the
dashboard led glowing steadily for 2 minutes each time
the alarm is deactivated.
In this event the key battery should be replaced by a
new one of the equivalent type on sale c/o normal
retailers.
If it is not possible to switch on the alarm with a new
remote control battery, contact Fiat Dealership to
have the system checked.
IMPORTANT If the car is to remain inactive for a
prolonged length of time (over three weeks) and
security conditions permitting, it is advisable to
operate central locking turning the key in the door
lock to avoid engaging the alarm and draining the
battery.

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In addition to these general precautions, some simple
measures could enhance driving safety, comfort and
the length of the vehicle’s life:
❒distribute the load evenly over the load floor: if you
need to concentrate it all in one point choose the
part between the axles;
❒remember that the lower the load is, the lower the
vehicle centre of gravity will be, contributing to a
safe drive; you should therefore always position the
heavier goods at the bottom;❒finally, remember that the way in which the vehicle
moves is influenced by the weight being carried. In
particular, stopping distance lengthens specially at
high speed.

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USEFUL ADVICE FOR LENGTHENING
THE LIFE OF YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and lengthen its life,
observe the following indications:
❒when you park the car, ensure the doors, tailgate
and bonnet are closed properly. Passenger’s
compartment lights must be off;
❒ceiling lights must be off. The car is however
provided with an automatic system for switching off
internal lights;
❒do not keep accessories (e.g.: sound system, hazard
lights, etc.) switched on for a long time when the
engine is not running;
❒before performing any operation on the electrical
system, disconnect the battery negative cable;
❒battery terminals shall always be perfectly tightened.
IMPORTANT A battery which is kept at a charge of
less than 50% (optical indicator with dark colour
without green area in the middle) for any length of
time will be damaged by sulphation leading to a
reduction in cranking power.Moreover, this might lead to a higher risk of the
battery electrolyte freezing (this may even occur at -
10°C). If the car is inactive for a long period of time,
refer to “Storing the car”, in section “Driving your
car”.
If after buying the car, you want to install electric
accessories which require permanent electric supply
(alarm, etc.) contact Fiat Dealership whose qualified
personnel, in addition to suggesting the most suitable
devices, will evaluate the overall electric absorption,
checking whether the car’s electric system is capable
of withstanding the load required, or whether it
should be integrated with a more powerful battery.
In fact, since these devices continue absorbing energy
even when the ignition key is off, they gradually run
down the battery.
The total intake of these systems (factory and after-
market) must be less than 0.6 mA x Ah (of the
battery) as shown in the following table:
Battery Maximum admitted stand-by intake
40 Ah 24 mA
50 Ah 30 mA

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Boot4-seat 5-seat
Length mm 690 690
Max. width mm 1440 1440
Width between wheelhouse mm 1215 1215
Effective height mm 1168 1168
Boot volume:
– up to waist dm
3––
– up to rear parcel shelf dm3355 355
– up to roof dm3495 495

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– Isofix type child restraint
system .......................................... 126
Ceiling lights
– front ............................................. 63
– front bulb replacement ............ 192
– rear .............................................. 64
– rear bulb replacement ............. 193
Cellular phone set-up ..................... 106
Changing a wheel ............................ 167
Chassis marking .............................. 235
Checking fluid levels
– brake fluid ................................... 219
– engine oil ..................................... 214
– engine oil consumption............ 215
– power steering fluid ................. 218
– windscreen/rear window
washer fluid ................................ 217
Cigar lighter ...................................... 69
Clock .................................................. 21
Clutch ................................................ 238
CO
2emissions ................................ 253
Controls
– front fog lights............................ 65
– fuel cut-off switch ..................... 66 – advice for preserving
the bodywork ............................ 230
– headlights .................................... 231
– identification plate..................... 234
– paint.............................................. 230
– versions ...................................... 236
– warranty ..................................... 229
– windows ...................................... 231
Bonnet ............................................... 85
Boot.................................................... 78
– anchoring the load .................... 80
– extending the boot .................. 81
– opening/closing .......................... 78
Brake fluid level ............................... 219
Brake light (replacement) .............. 190
Brakes ................................................ 239
– fluid level ..................................... 219
– service and emergency brake .. 239
Bulb replacement ............................ 183
Bulb types.......................................... 184
Capacities......................................... 249
Car maintenance ............................. 205
Carrying children safely ................. 120
ABS system...................................... 90
Additional checks ............................ 210
Adjusting the headlight beam ....... 88
Aerial ................................................. 103
Airbags ............................................... 129
– deactivation ................................ 131
– description and operation ..... 129
– front ............................................. 129
– general warnings........................ 134
– side ............................................... 132
Air cleaner ........................................ 220
Air vents
(directional and adjustable) ........ 49
Annual inspection plan ................... 209
Ashtray .............................................. 69
Automatic climate control system 54
Battery
– changing ....................................... 222
– fluid level .................................... 221
– recharging ................................... 202
– useful advice for lengthening
the life of your battery............. 223
Bodywork