parking brake FIAT MULTIPLA 2006 1.G Owners Manual

PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
While working, the catalyst develops a very high temperature. Do not park the car over grass, dry
leaves, pine needles or any other inflammable materials: risk of fire.
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ENGINE START-UP
Petrol engines with mechanical gearbox:make sure that the handbrake is engaged; set the
gearshift lever to neutral; fully depress the clutch without pressing the accelerator, then turn the
ignition key to AVVand release it as soon as the engine has started.
Diesel engines:make sure that the handbrake is engaged; set the gearshift lever to neutral; fully
depress the clutch without pressing the accelerator; turn the ignition key to MARand wait for the
mwarning light to go off; turn the ignition key to AVVand release it as soon as the engine has
started.

REFUELLING
Petrol engines:only refuel with unleaded petrol with octane rating (RON) not less than 95
conforming to the European specification EN228.
Diesel engines:only refuel with diesel fuel conforming to the European specification EN590.
Using other products or mixtures may damage the engine beyond repair and cause the forfeiture of the
warranty cover for caused damages as a consequence.
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IGNITION SWITCH
The key can be turned to 4 different positions:
❒STOP: engine off, key can be removed, steering column locked.
Certain electrical devices (e.g.: sound system, central door locking,
electronic alarm, etc.) can work.
❒MAR: driving position. All electrical devices are powered.
❒AVV: engine starting.
❒PARK: engine off, parking lights on, key can be extracted, steering
locked. To turn the key to PARK, press button (A).
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WARNINGWhen getting out of the car, always remove the key to prevent any occupants
from accidentally activating the controls. Remember to engage the handbrake and
if the car is parked on uphill slope to engage the first gear. If the car is facing
downhill, engage the reverse gear. Never leave unsupervised children in the car.
If the ignition device is tampered with (e.g.: attempted theft), have it checked over
by a Fiat Dealership.WARNING

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FAILURE WARNINGS
In case of parking sensor failure, the driver is warned
by a 3-seconds acoustic signal.
OPERATION WITH TRAILER
Parking sensor operation is deactivated automatically
when the trailer electric cable plug is fitted into the car
tow hook socket.
Sensors are reactivated automatically when removing
the trailer cable plug.GENERAL WARNINGS
❒When parking, take the utmost care to obstacles set
above or under the sensors.
❒Objects set close to the car front or rear part,
under certain circumstances are not detected and
could therefore cause damages to the car or be
damaged.
❒Indications sent by the sensors can be altered by
dirt, snow or ice deposited on the sensors or by
ultrasound systems (e.g.: truck pneumatic brakes or
pneumatic hammers) set nearby the car.
For proper operation, the parking sensors shall be clean from mud, dirt, snow or ice. When cleaning
the sensors, take the utmost care to prevent their damaging; do not use therefore dry or rough
clothes. Sensors shall be washed with clean water and car detergent, if required. In washing
stations, clean sensors quickly keeping the vapour jet/high pressure washing nozzles at 10 cm at
least from the sensors.
WARNINGParking manoeuvres however are always under the driver’s responsibility which
shall always check the absence of people (specially children) or animals in the
manoeuvre space. This system is just a help for the driver but she/he shall never
reduce attention during dangerous manoeuvres even if performed at low speed.

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STOPPING THE ENGINE
Turn the ignition to STOP while the engine is idling.
IMPORTANT After a taxing drive, you should allow
the engine to “catch its breath” before turning it off by
letting it idle to allow the temperature in the engine
compartment to fall.PARKING
Proceed as follows:
❒stop the engine and engage the handbrake;
❒engage a gear (first if the car is faced uphill or
reverse if it is faced downhill) and leave the wheels
steered.
Block the wheels with a wedge or a stone if the car is
parked on a steep slope.
Do not leave the ignition key at MAR to prevent
draining the battery. Always remove the key when you
leave the car.
Never leave children unattended in the car. Always
remove the ignition key when leaving the car and take
it out with you.
A quick burst on the accelerator before turning off the engine does not serve any practical purpose at
all. It wastes fuel and is damaging, particularly to turbo-charged engines.

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INSTALLING THE TOW HOOK
The towing device should be fastened to the body by
specialised personnel according to any additional
and/or integrative information supplied by the
Manufacturer of the device.
Have installation carried out at Fiat Dealership.
The towing device must meet current regulations with
reference to 94/20/EC Directive and subsequent
amendments.
For any version the towing device used must match
the towable weight of the car on which it is to be
installed.
For the electric connection a unified connector should
be used which is generally placed on a special bracket
normally fastened to the towing device, and a special
ECU for external trailer light control shall be installed
on the car.
When fitting the trailer, parking sensors are
deactivated.For the electrical connection, a 7 pin 12VDC
connection is to be used (CUNA/UNI and ISO/DIN
Standards). Follow the instructions provided by the car
manufacturer and/or the tow hitch manufacturer.
An electric brake should be supplied directly by the
battery through a cable with a cross section of no less
than 2.5 mm
2.
IMPORTANT Electric brake or other device shall be
used with running engine.
In addition to the electrical branches, the car’s electric
system can only be connected to the supply cable for
an electric brake and to the cable for an internal light,
though not above 15W.
For connections, use the preset control unit with
battery cable no less than 2.5 mm
2.
The two hitches are shown on the following pages.

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– adjusting the headlight slant.... 88
– beam adjustment abroad ......... 89
Head restraints ................................ 44
Heated rear window
– control ........................................ 65
Heating and climate
control system ............................. 48-50
– adjustable outlets ...................... 49
– climate control with automatic
temperature control ................ 54
– controls.................................. 50-52-54
– cooling ......................................... 52-57
– demisting................................ 51-53-55
– heating ......................................... 50-55
– heating and ventilation ............. 50
– manual climate control
system .......................................... 52
– recirculation .......................... 51-53-57
– ventilation ................................... 51
If an exterior light burns out ....... 186
If an interior light burns out ......... 192
If the battery is flat .......................... 202
Ignition switch .................................. 15
– key positions .............................. 15
– steering lock ............................... 16
Individual settings ............................ 41– key without remote control... 9
– replacing the batteries ............. 10
Lubricants (specifications)............ 250
Main beam headlights
– bulb replacement ...................... 187
– control ......................................... 59
– flashing the headlights ............. 60
Manual climate control system .... 52
Number plate lights ....................... 191
Paintwork
– identification plate ................... 235
– maintenance .............................. 230
Parking ............................................... 140
– handbrake ................................... 141
Parking sensors
– acoustic signal ............................ 97
– activation ..................................... 97
– failure warnings.......................... 98
– general warnings........................ 98
Performance ..................................... 246
Pollen filter........................................ 220
Power steering ................................. 239
– fluid level ..................................... 218 Instrument panel.............................. 17
Instruments
– clock ............................................. 21
– control buttons ......................... 19
– fuel gauge .................................... 18
– rev counter................................. 18
– speedometer .............................. 21
– tachometer ................................. 18
Interior equipment
– ashtray ......................................... 69
– cigar lighter ................................. 69
– current sockets ......................... 70
– driver's oddment tray .............. 67
– food box...................................... 71
– oddment tray under seat ........ 68
– oddment tray under sun visors 68
– passenger's oddment tray ....... 67
– sun visors .................................... 70
Interiors ............................................. 231
Jacking the car ................................. 203
Keys................................................... 8
– code card .................................... 8
– duplicate ...................................... 10
– key with remote control ......... 9