FIAT QUBO 2016 1.G Repair Manual
Manufacturer: FIAT, Model Year: 2016, Model line: QUBO, Model: FIAT QUBO 2016 1.GPages: 231, PDF Size: 5.02 MB
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Do not tr y to close the tailgate by
pressing on the side shock absorbers C
fig. 63. Also be careful not to knock the
side shock absorbers when you load the boot , to
avoid damaging them.
EMERGENCY OPENING FROM THE INSIDE
In the event of an emergency, you can open the
tailgate from inside as follows:
❒Open the sliding side door and fully fold the rear
seats;
❒from inside the boot, press lever A fig. 64 and
open the tailgate.
WARNING
If you are travelling in areas with few
filling stations and you want to
transport fuel in a spare tank, comply with the
law by using only an approved, suitably secured
tank.However, the risks in case of collision
increase.
WARNING
Never exceed the maximum allowed
load in the boot (see "Technical
Specifications" section). Make sure that the
objects are well arranged in the boot so that
they will not be projected forwards following
sudden braking.
fig. 64
F0T0285
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fig. 63
F0T0381
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DOUBLE REAR SWING DOORS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The double rear swing doors fig. 65 are fitted with a
spring-loaded system that stops them when they
have opened to an angle of approximately 90
degrees.
To open them wider to an angle of 180 degrees, push
the locking device A fig. 66 (one on each side) as
shown in the diagram and simultaneously open the
doors.
WARNING
The spring-loaded system is designed for
optimum usage. Accidental knocks or a
strong gust of wind may release the springs,
forcing the doors to close.Opening/closing the first swing door from the
outside
To open the door, turn the metallic insert of the key
in the lock or press button
on the remote
control and then pull handle A fig. 67 in the direction
of the arrow.
fig. 65
F0T0139
fig. 66
F0T0375
fig. 67
F0T0140
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To close the door, turn the key in the lock or press
button
on the remote control.
WARNING
When closing, shut the right-hand door 2
fully fig. 65 before you close the
left-hand door 1 fig. 65. Never shut the two
doors at the same time.
Emergency opening of the first swing door
from the inside
From inside, use device A fig. 68.Opening the second swing door
After having opened the first door, pull handle A
fig. 69 in the direction shown by the arrow.
IMPORTANT Pull handle A fig. 69 in the direction of
the arrow only.
fig. 68
F0T0060
fig. 69
F0T0142
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REMOVING THE PARCEL SHELF
The parcel shelf fig. 70consists of two parts.
To remove it completely, proceed as follows:
❒open the tailgate and lift the front part A fig. 70 by
releasing the pin A fig. 71 from the seat F fig. 71;
❒lift the rear part B fig. 70 by releasing the pins B
and C fig. 71 from the seat D and E fig. 71.
If the seat is completely folded down, remove the
parcel shelf as described and store it horizontally
between the back of the front seats and the folded
rear seat.
To refit the parcel shelf, follow the same procedure
in reverse.
WARNING
You must not use the folded rear seat to
carr y luggage.The load could be thrown
forward into the back of the front seats,
seriously injuring the occupants.
fig. 70
F0T0062
fig. 71
F0T0456
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❒for versions with single rear seat: operate backrest
retainer lever A fig. 72 and fold the backrest
forwards to obtain a flat loading area. When you
lift the lever, you will see a red band B fig. 72.❒for versions with split rear seat: lift backrest retainer
lever A fig. 73 and fold the backrest forwards to
obtain a flat loading area. When you lift the lever,
you will see a red band B fig. 73.
B
A
fig. 72
F0T0444
fig. 73
F0T0288
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EXTENDING THE BOOT
Proceed as follows:
❒open the tailgate and remove the parcel shelf (as
described in the previous paragraph);
❒completely lower the rear seat headrest;
❒move the seat belt to the side, making sure that it
is fully extended and not twisted;
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shown in fig. 76
A
fig. 75
F0T0445
fig. 76
F0T0446
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Versions with single rear seat
To further expand the load compartment, pull tab A
fig. 74 behind the rear seat backrest and fold seat
and backrest forwards.To fix the seat, take the red straps A shown in fig. 75
and fix the ends of the straps in position A and B as
fig. 74
F0T0416
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Versions with split rear seat
To further expand the load compartment, pull tabs A
and B fig. 77 behind the rear seat backrests and fold
seats and backrests forwards.To fix the seat, take the red straps A shown in fig. 78
and fix the ends of the straps in position A and B as
shown in fig. 79 for each of the two parts of the seat.
fig. 77
F0T0289
A
fig. 78
F0T0447
fig. 79
F0T0448
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Removing the rear seat
The rear seat can be removed to further expand the
load compartment and carry large loads. After
folding down the rear seat as described previously,
act on the two brackets A fig. 80 positioned under
the side of the seat (one per side).
Repositioning the rear seat
Proceed as follows:
❒check that the seat belt webbing is correctly
inserted in the corresponding bracket:
❒take the cushion back to horizontal position and
check that it is secured correctly;
❒tip back the backrest and check that it is secured
correctly.
An ideogram under the split seat fig. 81 indicates the
method for resecuring the seat to the brackets
screwed to the floor.SECURING YOUR LOAD
Hooks (various number, according to version) are
fixed to the floor fig. 82 for easy securing load.
fig. 80
F0T0455
fig. 81
F0T0302
fig. 82
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BONNETOPENING
Proceed as follows:
❒pull lever A fig. 83 in the direction indicated by the
arrow;
❒operate the lever B fig. 84 and lift the bonnet;
❒lift the bonnet;
❒lift the engine bonnet supporting lever A fig. 85
and move it until it clicks.
WARNING
Before opening the bonnet , check that
windscreen wiper arm is not lifted from
the windscreen.
fig. 83
F0T0045
fig. 84
F0T0067
fig. 85
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CLOSING
Proceed as follows:
❒lift the bonnet with one hand and pull the device A
fig. 86 towards yourself while you are lowering the
B;
❒lower the bonnet to approximately 20 centimetres
from the engine compartment and let it drop.
Make sure that the bonnet is completely closed
and not only fastened by the safety catch by trying
to open it. If it is not perfectly closed, do not try
to press the bonnet lid down but open it and
repeat the procedure.
IMPORTANT A plate summarising the described
bonnet opening/closing operations is affixed under
the bonnet (see fig. 87).
WARNING
For safety reasons, the bonnet must
always be perfectly closed while
travelling. Make sure that the bonnet is
perfectly closed and that the lock is engaged. If
you discover during travel that the lock is not
fully engaged, stop immediately and close
the bonnet in the correct manner.
fig. 86
F0T0283
fig. 87
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