tow FIAT MULTIPLA 2006 1.G Owners Manual

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STEERING COLUMN LOCK
To engage the lock: when the key is at STOP, or PARK, remove the
ignition key and turn the steering wheel until it locks.
To disengage the lock: rock the steering wheel slightly as you turn the
key to MAR.
Never remove the ignition key while the car is moving. The steering wheel would
automatically lock as soon as you try to turn it. This also applies when the car is
being towed.WARNING
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WARNINGIt is absolutely forbidden to carry out whatever after-market operation involving
steering system or steering column modifications (e.g.: installation of anti-theft
device) that could badly affect performance and safety, cause the lapse of
warranty and also result in non-compliance of the car with homologation
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EXTERNAL LIGHTS
LEFT-HAND STALK
This stalk groups together the external lights and the direction indicators.
The external lights can only be switched on when the ignition key is at
MAR.
When the external lights are turned on: the instrument panel and the
symbols of the various controls located on the dashboard will turn on.
Side and taillights
These come on when you turn the knurled switch from O to
6.
Instrument panel indicator light
3comes on.
Dipped beams
These come on when you turn the knurled switch from
6to 2.
Main beams
These come on when, with knurled knob at
2, you push the stalk
forward towards the dashboard.
Instrument panel indicator
1comes on.
To switch them off, pull the stalk towards the steering wheel.
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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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WARNINGWhen using the boot, make sure the loads you are carrying do not exceed the
permitted weight (see section “Technical specifications”). Also make sure the items
in the boot are arranged properly to prevent them being thrown forwards and
injuring passengers should you brake sharply.
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EMERGENCY OPENING
If the electric tailgate lock is faulty, it is however possible to open it
manually using lever (B) set on the left side of the lock (seen from the
passenger’s compartment).
To use this lever, open the rear side door, tilt the seat and push lever (B)
to the right (towards the center of the car).

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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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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
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LOAD RECOMMENDATIONS
Fiat Multipla Van has been designed and approved on
the basis of several set maximum weights:
❒kerb weight
❒payload
❒total weight
❒max. weight on front axle
❒max. weight on rear axle
❒towable weight.
WARNINGChance knocks or sudden braking can cause sudden shifts of the load which could
jeopardise the safety of the driver and the passengers: before you start off make
sure the load is firmly secured by using the hooks built into the floor for that
purpose. Use metal cables, ropes or straps strong enough to support the weight of
the load to be fixed.Each of these limits must be borne in mind and must
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ENGINE STARTING ........................................................... 137
PARKING .............................................................................. 140
USING THE MANUAL GEARBOX ................................ 142
CONTAINING RUNNING COSTS ............................... 143
TOWING TRAILERS .......................................................... 145
SNOW TYRES ...................................................................... 149
SNOW CHAINS .................................................................. 150
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If the engine does not start at the first attempt, return
the ignition key to STOP before trying to start the
engine again.
If, when the ignition key is at MAR, warning light
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remains lit, turn the key to STOP and then back to
MAR; if the warning light remains on, try with the
other keys provided with the car.
If you still cannot start the engine, contact Fiat
Dealership.
IMPORTANT When the outside temperature is very
low, the use of a fluid oil facilitates cold starting.
During winter it is therefore recommended to
observe the specifications contained in section
“Technical specifications” at paragraph “Fluids and
lubricants”.
IMPORTANT Never leave the ignition key at MAR
when the engine is off.
HOW TO WARM UP THE ENGINE
AFTER IT HAS JUST STARTED
(petrol and diesel versions)
Proceed as follows:
❒drive off slowly, letting the engine turn at medium
revs. Do not accelerate abruptly.
❒do not drive at full performance for the initial
kilometres.
EMERGENCY START-UP
If the Fiat CODE system fails to recognise the code
transmitted by the ignition key (warning light
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instrument panel lit with fixed light) you can start the
engine by following the emergency procedure using
the code written on the CODE card.
See section “In an emergency”.
Never bump start the engine by pushing, towing or coasting downhill as this could cause fuel to
flow into the catalytic exhaust system and damage it beyond repair.
Remember that the servobrake and power steering are not operational until the
engine has been started, therefore much effort than usual is required on the brake
pedal and steering wheel.WARNING