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Never exceed the maximum allowed load
in the boot (see “Technical Specifica-
tions”). Make sure that the objects are well
arranged in the boot so that they will not be pro-
jected forwards following sudden braking.
WARNING
Never travel with the tailgate open: ex-
haust gases may get into the passenger’s
compartment.
WARNING
If you travel in areas with few filling sta-
tions and you want to transport fuel in
a spare tank, comply with the regulations in force
and use only an approved, suitably secured tank.
Even in this way the risk of fire increases in case
of accident.
WARNING
RAISING THE PARCEL SHELF fig. 74
To store luggage easily you can raise the parcel shelf
until hearing the locking click. Push it down to refit it.
CLOSING THE TAILGATE fig. 75
To close, lower the tailgate until the lock clicks. On the
tailgate inner part a pull strap B makes the tailgate hold-
ing and closing easier.
fig. 75
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Open the tailgate with care when carrying
objects on the roof rack to prevent injuries.
WARNING
A heavy load that has not been secured
may cause serious injuries in case of
accident.
WARNING
EXTENDING THE BOOT
(versions with fixed rear seat) fig. 76
To extend the boot, proceed as follows:
1) The parcel shelf removed can be placed transversally
behind the backrests. To remove, release the two catch-
es A (one each side) from their locations and pull the par-
cel shelf outwards.
2) Operate the levers on the backrests outer side and tilt
the backrest forwards shifting aside the seat belt.
For three-point central seat belts see paragraph “Use of
the central seat belt” in chapter “Safety devices”.
To bring back the seat in its standard position: lift the back-
rest and push it backwards until you hear the locking click
and make sure the seat belts are at the front of the back-
rest.
Upon demand the car can be fitted with split rear seat.The boot extension possibilities offered by the split seat
are many and can be chosen according to the number of
passengers and the amount of luggage to be carried:
❒
total extension with right and left side of the seat tilt-
ed as described above;
❒
partial extension with left or right side of the seat tilt-
ed and place only for one person on the rear seat.
IMPORTANT If in a rather heavy load is being carried in
the boot and you are travelling at night, check and adjust
the main beam headlights aiming (see “Headlights” in this
section).fig. 76
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Once you have released the adjustment
lever, always check that the seat is locked
on the guides by trying to move it back and forth.
Failure to lock the seat in place could result in the
seat moving suddenly and the driver losing control
of the car.
WARNING
Restoring the seat position
To bring back the seat to its standard position: lift the seat
back and push it backwards until it locks and make sure
the seat belts are at the front of the seat back. EXTENDING THE BOOT
(versions with sliding rear seat) fig. 77 and 78
Partial extension
Use the lever A (in the passenger’s compartment) or
the central tab D in the boot to move the seat forward.
Total extension
Remove the parcel shelf as previously described (see ver-
sions with fixed rear seat).
Use the lever A or the central tab D in the boot to move
the seat to the required position (e.g. fully forward for to-
tal boot extension).
Lift lever B or C or pull side tabs E or F in the boot to
release the seat backrest section to tilt; act on both if you
want to tilt the whole backrest.
fig. 78
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The bonnet may drop suddenly if the sup-
porting rod is not positioned properly. This
should only be done when the car is stationary.
WARNING
Before opening the bonnet, check that
windscreen wiper arm is not lifted from
the windscreen.
WARNING
With hot engine, proceed with the utmost
care inside the engine compartment to
avoid burns. Do not place your hands close to the
fan: it might start working also with the ignition
key removed. Wait for engine cooling.
WARNING
BONNETTo open - fig. 79-80-81
Pull the red lever (under the dashboard) in the arrow
direction as shown in the figure.
Lift the lever A.
Lift the bonnet and at the same time release the rod B from
its catch C.
Insert the end of the rod in recess D on the bonnet
and secure it.
fig. 80
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fig. 81
To close - fig. 81
Hold the bonnet up with one hand and with the other
remove rod B from its recess D; then, fit it back into its
catch C.
Lower the bonnet to approximately 20 centimetres above
the engine compartment and let it come down. Make sure
the bonnet is properly locked and not just secured in safe-
ty position. In this case, do not press the bonnet down, rather
lift it again and repeat the procedure.
For safety reasons, the bonnet must al-
ways be properly closed while the car is
travelling. Make sure that the bonnet is properly
closed and that the lock is engaged. Should you
notice that the bonnet is not properly secured
while travelling, stop the car immediately and lose
the bonnet safely.
WARNING
Pay attention to scarves, ties and other
loose fitting garments. If they accidental-
ly touch moving parts, they may easily get caught
up with serious risks for those who wear them.
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fig. 82
ROOF RACK/SKI RACKSETTING THE FASTENERS fig. 82
The roof rack fasteners A are shown in the figure.
To secure the roof rack, remove the plugs B (two each
side).
An especially designed roof rack/ski rack is available from
Lineaccessori Fiat.
On some versions, roof rack bars can be provided as
an optional.
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After travelling a few kilometres, check that
the attachment fastening screws are tight.
WARNING
Never exceed the max. allowed load ca-
pacity (see chapter “Technical specifica-
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HEADLIGHTSHEADLIGHT BEAM AIMING
The correct aiming of the headlights is important for the
comfort and safety of not only the driver but all other road
users. This is also covered by a specific rule of the high-
way code. The headlights must be correctly aimed to get
the best visibility conditions for all drivers while travel-
ling with headlights on. Contact a Fiat Dealership to have
the headlights properly adjusted. Check headlight beam
aiming every time the load or its distribution change.
SLANT COMPENSATION fig. 83
The car is fitted with electric adjustment of the beams, op-
erating with ignition key at MAR and dipped headlights on.
When the car is loaded, it slopes backwards. This means
the headlight beam rises.
In this case, repeat beams aiming by buttons + and −.The display provides a visual indication of the positions
during adjustment.
Correct positions depending on the load
Position 0 – one or two passengers on front seats.
Position 1 – four passengers.
Position 2 – four passengers + load in the boot.
Position 3 – driver + maximum permitted load in the boot.
fig. 84
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FRONT FOG LIGHT AIMING fig. 84
(for versions/markets where provided)
Contact a Fiat Dealership to have the fog lights properly
adjusted.ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHTS WHEN
ABROAD fig. 85
Dipped headlights are adjusted to drive in the country
where the vehicle was originally purchased. When trav-
elling in countries with opposite driving direction, to avoid
blinding the drivers on the other side of the road, you need
to cover the headlight areas depending on the Highway
code of the country you are travelling in.
This is done using non-transparent sticker tape on
the headlights as shown in the figure. The figure show how
to change from left-hand drive to right-hand drive.
fig. 85
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If only the
x
warning light on the instru-
ment panel lights up – together with
a message in the reconfigurable multifunction dis-
play (for versions/markets, where provided) – stop
the car immediately and contact the nearest
Fiat Dealership. Leakage of hydraulic fluid from
the braking system will compromise the operation
of the braking system, whether it is of the con-
ventional type or with ABS.WARNING
FAILURE WARNING
ABS failure fig. 86
It is indicated by the
>
warning light on the instrument
panel - together with the dedicated message in the re-
configurable multifunction display (for versions/markets,
where provided) - coming on (see “Warning lights
and messages” chapter).
In this case, the braking system will still be effective, al-
though without the extra capacity offered by the ABS sys-
tem. Drive carefully to the nearest Fiat Dealership to have
the system checked.
EBD failure fig. 87
It is indicated by the
>
and
x
warning lights on the in-
strument panel - together with the dedicated message
in the multifunction display (for versions/markets, where
provided) - coming on (see “Warning lights and messages”
chapter).In this case, the rear wheels may suddenly lock and the ve-
hicle may swerve when braking sharply. Drive carefully
to the nearest Fiat Dealership to have the system checked.
fig. 87
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F0Z0267m
fig. 88
When the ASR is switched off whilst driving, the next time
the car is started up the ASR is automatically switched
on by the system. When travelling on snowy roads with
snow chains, it may be helpful to turn the ASR off: in fact,
in these conditions, slipping of the drive wheels when mov-
ing off makes it possible to obtain better traction. The action of the ASR system is particularly helpful in
the following circumstances:
❒
slipping of the inner wheel when cornering due to the
effect of dynamic load changes or excessive accelera-
tion;
❒
too much power transmitted to the wheels also in re-
lation to the conditions of the road surface;
❒
acceleration on slippery, snowy or icy surfaces;
❒
in the event of loss of grip on a wet surface
(aquaplaning).
MSR system (engine drive regulation)
This is integral part of the ASR system that, in the event
of a sudden gear downshifting, cuts in and provides torque
to the engine thus preventing excessive drive wheel dri-
ve which, especially in poor grip conditions, can lead to
loss of stability.
Switching the ASR system on/off fig. 88
The ASR system switches on automatically each time
the engine is started. Whilst driving, the ASR can be
switched off and subsequently switched on again by press-
ing the C ASR OFF button. When the system is switched
on, this is signalled by a message on the reconfigurable mul-
tifunction display (where provided).
When the system is switched off, this is signalled by
the LED on the ASR OFF button lighting up and by a mes-
sage on the reconfigurable multifunction display (for ver-
sions/markets where provided).
Do not take unnecessary risks, even if your
vehicle is fitted with this system. Your dri-
ving style must always be suited to the road con-
ditions, visibility and traffic. The driver is ulti-
mately responsible for road safety.
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