lock FIAT SCUDO 2012 Owner handbook (in English)

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Do not leave the vehicle
parked on a steep slope with
the sliding door open. An involuntary
knock could release the door and
make it slide.
WARNING
When leaving the vehicle
parked with the sliding doors
open, always check they are proper-
ly locked into place.
WARNING
The catch system is designed
to ensure the best comfort in
use. An accidental knock or gust of
wind could release the doors and
make them close.
WARNING
In case the vehicle is sta-
tionary with the rear doors
open at 90°, these hide the rear lights.
In order to signal your position to oth-
er drivers who are travelling in the
same direction and may not have no-
ticed the stationery vehicle, use a tri-
angular signal or any other device
prescribed by the enforced legislation
in your country.
WARNING
REAR DOUBLE
DOORS
The double rear doors are fitted with a
catch which stops the opening at an an-
gle of approximately 90°.
Opening the double doors from the outside
Turn the key to 2-fig. 92 and pull the
door handle in the direction of the arrow
A.
Then to open the door B, operate the
handle C-fig. 93in the direction of the ar-
row.
fig. 93F0P0086m
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fig. 94F0P0087mfig. 95F0P0602mfig. 96F0P0293m
It is possible to increase the opening angle
of the two doors to facilitate loading and
unloading operations. To do this, release
the spring catches A-fig. 94as shown; this
will allow opening the doors by 180°.
When open to 180°, the
doors are not blocked. Do
not use this system when the vehicle
is parked on a slope or when it is
windy.
WARNING
Closing the double doors from the outside
After closing both doors, turn the key to
1-fig. 92.Tailgate
(for versions/markets, where provided)
To open the tailgate use the power-han-
dle shown in fig. 95.
Emergency opening for the tailgate
If the centralised door opening system is
failing, to open the tailgate from the pas-
senger compartment proceed as follows:
❒fold rear seats (see paragraph “Seats”
in this section) to reach the internal
lock;
❒fit a screwdriver into the hole on the
lock and unlock the opening mechanism
B-fig. 96.

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CENTRALISED
OPENING/CLOSURE
From the outside
Use the remote-control set in order to
lock/unlock the vehicle.
From the inside fig. 97
By pressing once on button A, it
allows the centralised locking of the
doors.
By pressing a second time it allows the un-
locking.
The command is not active when the ve-
hicle has been blocked from the outside
with the remote-control set or with the
key.
∫
Anti-aggression safety device
The system automatically locks the doors
as soon as the vehicle reaches approx. 10
km/h.
Activation/deactivation
With the key in the Mposition, press for
button Afor a long time to activate or de-
activate the function.
Loading compartment fig. 98
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The pressure on button Ballows the lock-
ing/unlocking of the rear doors.
This function is activated upon delivery of
the vehicle. Upon request, it is possible to
deactivate this opening selection between
the passenger compartment and the load-
ing compartment. Please seek advice from
the Fiat Dealership.CHILDREN’S SAFETY DEVICE
It prevents the opening of the sliding side
doors from the inside.
To activate the device press button A-
fig. 99situated between the commands on
the bridge of the central compartment.
The activation of the device is signalled by
the lighting of the led on button A.
The device remains active also by carrying
out the electrical unlocking of the doors.
fig. 99F0P00906mfig. 97F0P0085mfig. 98
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Always use this device when
transporting children.
WARNING
After engaging the child lock
on both rear doors, check for
proper engagement by trying to open
a rear door with the internal handle.
WARNING
SLIDING LUGGAGE
COVER
(for versions/markets, where provided)
To use the luggage cover, take handle
A-fig. 100and roll it out from reel unit B
until securing it to the proper catches.
To remove the reel unit, if required: press
switch A-fig. 101and release both ends
from their seats.
fig. 100F0P0091m
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ADJUSTING THE
HEADLIGHT BEAM
Proper adjustment of the headlight beams
is of vital importance for your safety and
comfort and also for the other road users.
In addition it is the subject of a precise reg-
ulation of the traffic code.
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 head-
lights properly adjusted.ABS SYSTEM
If you have never driven a vehicle with ABS
before, you should practice using the sys-
tem on slippery terrain, obviously with the
necessary safety precautions and keeping
to the Highway Code of the country you
are in. It is also a good idea to read the fol-
lowing information carefully.
The ABS system, integral with the braking
system, prevents the wheels from locking
when braking, makes the most of road grip
and gives the best control when emergency
braking under difficult road conditions.
System is completed by EBD (Electronic
Braking force Distribution), which dis-
tributes the braking action between front
and rear wheels.
IMPORTANT To have the maximum ef-
ficiency of the braking system, it is neces-
sary a setting period of about 500 km
(with new vehicle or after replacing brake
pads/discs): during this period it is better
to avoid sharp, repeated and prolonged
brakes.The ABS exploits the tyre-
road grip at the best, but it
cannot improve it; you should there-
fore take every care when driving on
slippery surfaces without taking un-
necessary risks.
WARNING
ABS SYSTEM INTERVENTION
The driver can tell the ABS system has
come into action because the brake pedal
pulsates slightly and the system gets noisi-
er: it means that the vehicle speed should
be altered to fit the type of road surface.
If the ABS system cuts in, it
is a sign that the grip be-
tween tyre and the road surface has
reached the limit: you must slow
down to match the speed to the road
grip available.
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FAILURE INDICATIONS
ABS failure
ABS failure is indicated by the turning on
of warning light
>on the instrument pan-
el together with the message on the mul-
tifunction display (for versions/markets,
where provided), (see section “Warning
lights and messages”).
In this case the braking system is still effi-
cient, though without the aid of the ABS
system. Drive carefully to the closest Fiat
Dealership to have the system checked.BRAKE ASSIST
(emergency braking assistance
integral with ESP)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The system, which cannot be cut out, rec-
ognizes emergency braking (on the ground
of the brake pedal operation speed) and
considerably increases the pressure in the
brake circuit.
Brake Assist is deactivated on vehicles
equipped with ESP, in the event of ESP sys-
tem failure (indicated by the switching on
of warning light
™).
When the ABS cuts in, and
you feel the brake pedal pul-
sating, do not remove your foot, but
keep it pressed; in doing so you will
stop in the shortest amount of space
possible under the current road con-
ditions.
WARNING
EBD failure
EBD failure is indicated by the turning on
of warning lights
>, xand STOP on the
instrument panel together with the mes-
sage on the multifunction display (for ver-
sions/markets, where provided), (see sec-
tion “Warning lights and messages”).
In this case with sharp braking the rear
wheels might lock too early, with the pos-
sibility of skidding. Drive extremely care-
fully to the nearest Fiat Dealership to have
the system checked.
If warning light xalone
comes on (together with the
message on the multifunction display,
for versions/markets, where provid-
ed), stop the vehicle immediately and
contact the nearest Fiat Dealership.
Fluid leaks from the hydraulic system,
in fact, can compromise the braking
system, both traditional systems and
systems with ABS.
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Refuelling
To guarantee full tank filling, carry out two
refuelling operations after the first click of
the fuel delivery gun. Avoid further top-
ping up operations that could cause dam-
ages to the fuel system.
FUEL FILLER CAP fig. 116
To carry out fuelling, open lid A, fit the ig-
nition key into the cap lock and turn it
counterclockwise, then loosen cap B.
The sealing of the tank may cause light
pressurising in the tank. A little breathing
off, while slackening the cap, is absolutely
normal.
When refuelling, secure the cap to the de-
vice Cinside the lid.
fig. 116F0F0107m
AT THE FILLING
STATION
Operation at cold temperatures
If the outside temperature is very low, the
diesel thickens due to the formation of
paraffins and could clog the diesel fuel fil-
ter.
In order to avoid these problems, differ-
ent types of diesel are distributed ac-
cording to the season: summer type, win-
ter type and arctic type (cold, mountain
areas). If refuelling with diesel fuel not suit-
able for the current temperature, mix
diesel fuel with TUTELA DIESEL ART ad-
ditive in the proportions stated on the can,
putting first the antifreeze in the tank and
then the diesel fuel.
Refuel with local diesel fuel if the vehicle
is used/parked in the mountains or in cold
areas for a long period.
In this event you are recommended to
keep an amount of fuel higher than 50% in
the tank.The vehicle must only be filled
with diesel fuel for motor ve-
hicles, in compliance with Eu-
ropean Standard EN590. The
use of other products or mixtures may
irreparably damage the engine with in-
validation of the warranty due to the
damage caused. In the event of acci-
dentally filling with another type of fu-
el, do not start the engine and empty
the tank. If the engine has been run
even for only a very short time, in ad-
dition to the tank, it is also necessary
to drain out the whole fuel circuit.
Keep naked flames or light-
ed cigarettes away from the
fuel filler hole as there is a danger of
fire. Do not bend too close to the hole
either so as not to breathe in harmful
vapours.
WARNING
During refuelling, do not open
the left sliding door due to the
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SEAT BELTS
USING THE SEAT BELTS fig. 1
The belt should be worn keeping the chest
straight and rested against the seat back.
To fasten the seat belts, take hold the
tongue Aand insert it into the buckle B,
until hearing the locking click.
At removal, if it jams, let it rewind for a
short stretch, then pull it out again with-
out jerking.
To unfasten the seat belts, press button
C. Guide the seat belt with your hand
while it is rewinding, to prevent it from
twisting.
The seat belt reel mechanism ensures that
the belt automatically adjusts to the wear-
er allowing him or her to move in com-
plete freedom.
When the vehicle is parked on a steep
slope the reel mechanism may block; this
is normal. The reel mechanism also pre-
vents the webbing coming out when it is
jerked or if the vehicle brakes sharply, is
in a collision or when cornering at high
speed.
The rear seat is fitted with inertial seat
belts with three anchor points and reel.
fig. 1F0P0108m
fig. 2F0P0111m
fig. 3F0P0112m
Never press button C-fig. 1
when travelling.
WARNING
Remember that in the event
of a violent collision, back
seat passengers not wearing seat belts
also represent a serious danger for
the front seat passengers.
WARNING
Make sure the backrest is
properly secured at both
sides to prevent it moves forward in
the event of sharp braking causing in-
juries to passengers.
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ADJUSTING THE SEAT BELT
HEIGHT fig. 4Always adjust the height of the seat belt
to fit the person wearing it. This could
greatly reduce the risk of injury in the case
of collision. The belt is adjusted properly
when the webbing passes approximately
halfway between the edge of the shoulder
and the neck.
The belt is adjusted properly when the
webbing passes approximately halfway be-
tween the edge of the shoulder and the
neck.
To adjust, press the grip Aand raise or
lower the slider.
Only adjust seat belt height
when the vehicle is station-
ary.
WARNING
After you have made the ad-
justment, always make sure
that the slider is locked firmly in one
of the preset positions. To do this,
with the grip released, exert a further
pressure to allow the anchoring de-
vice to catch if release did not take
place at one of the preset positions.
WARNING
fig. 4F0P0109mfig. 5F0P0110m
USING THE CENTRAL SEAT
BELT
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The central seat belt with three anchor
points can be fitted with reel A-fig. 5.
Remember that in the event
of a violent collision, back
seat passengers not wearing seat belts
also represent a serious danger for
the front seat passengers.
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PRETENSIONERS
To increase the efficiency of the seat belts,
the vehicle is fitted with pretensioners.
These devices, in the event of a violent
front crash, rewind the seat belts a few
centimetres. In this way they ensure that
the seat belt adheres perfectly to the
wearer before the restraining action be-
gins.
The seat belt locks to indicate that the de-
vice has intervened; the seat belt cannot
be drawn back up even when guiding it
manually.
IMPORTANT To obtain the highest de-
gree of protection from the action of the
pretensioning device, wear the seat belt
keeping it firmly close to the chest and
pelvis.
A small amount of smoke may be pro-
duced. This smoke is in no way toxic and
presents no fire hazard.
The pretensioner does not require any
maintenance or greasing.
Anything that modifies its original condi-
tions invalidates its efficiency.
If due to unusual natural events (floods,
seas storm, etc.) the device has been af-
fected by water and mud, it must neces-
sarily be replaced.LOAD LIMITERS
To increase passenger’s safety, the front
seat belt reels contain a load limiter which
allows controlled sag in such a way as to
dose the force acting on the chest and
shoulders during the belt restraining ac-
tion in case of front crash.The pretensioner can only
be used once. After a colli-
sion that has triggered it, have it re-
placed at a Fiat Dealership.
Pretensioner validity is indicated on
the label in the glove compartment:
the pretensioners should be replaced
at a Fiat Dealership as this date ap-
proaches.
WARNING
Operations which lead to
knocks, vibrations or localised
heating (over 100°C for a
maximum of 6 hours) in the
area around the pretensioners may
cause damage or trigger them.
These devices are not affected by vi-
brations caused by irregularities of the
road surface or low obstacles such as
kerbs, etc. Contact a Fiat Dealership
for any assistance.
S.B.R. SYSTEM
The vehicle is fitted with the S.B.R. system
(Seat Belt Reminder), consisting of a
buzzer which, together with the turning
on of warning light
panel, warns the driver and the front pas-
senger to fasten the seat belt.
The buzzer can be deactivated (until the
next engine stop) as follows:
❒fasten the driver’s and passenger’s seat
belt;
❒turn the ignition key to M;
❒wait for over 20 seconds and then re-
lease one of the seat belts.
For permanent deactivation, contact Fiat
Dealership.