FIAT SEDICI 2008 2.G Owners Manual

ENGINE HOOD
To open the engine hood:
❒Pull the hood release handle located on
the outboard side of the driver’s side
of the instrument panel. This will dis-
engage the engine hood lock halfway.
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ASSIST GRIPS
(if equipped)
Assist grips are provided for passenger
convenience.
IMPORTANT To avoid damaging the as-
sist grip and the molded headlining, do not
hang down the assist grip.
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❒Push the under- hood release lever
sideways with your finger, as shown in
the illustration. While pushing the lever,
lift up the engine hood.
❒Continue to lift up the hood until it is
high enough to support with the prop
rod.
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CUP HOLDER AND
STORAGE AREA
(if equipped)
The cup holders are provided in the cen-
ter console.
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Do not use the cup holder to
hold cups containing hot liq-
uids, or sharpedged, hard or break-
able objects. Objects in the cup hold-
er may be thrown about during a sud-
den stop or impact, and could cause
personal injury.
WARNING
For safety reasons the bon-
net must be closed properly
to avoid its opening while the vehi-
cle is travelling. Therefore, always
check it is properly closed and the
catch engaged. Should you notice
that the catch is not perfectly en-
gaged when travelling, stop the vehi-
cle immediately and close the bonnet.
WARNING
If the supporting rod is not
positioned correctly the bon-
net may fall violently.
WARNING
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Shipping hook
The hooks (2) and frame holes (3) are
provided for shipping purposes only. It can
break if used for any other purpose.
FRAME HOOKS
Frame hooks are provided on the front
(1), rear (2) and side (3) (if equipped) of
the vehicle for use in emergency situa-
tions.
To tow your vehicle on the road or high-
way, follow the instruction of “Towing” in
“EMERGENCY SERVICE” or “VEHICLE
LOADING AND TOWING” section.
(1)
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(2)
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Front
Rear
Do not use the frame hooks
to tow another vehicle or to
have your vehicle towed on the road
or highway. The hooks are designed
for use in emergency situations only,
such as if your vehicle or another ve-
hicle gets stuck in deep mud or snow.
WARNING
(3)
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(3)
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TIRE CHANGING TOOL
The jack, wheel brace, jack handle are
stowed in the luggage compartment.
To remove the spare tire, turn its bolt
counterclockwise and remove it.
To remove the jack, turn its shaft coun-
terclockwise and pull the jack out of the
storage bracket.
To stow the jack, place it in the storage
bracket and turn the shaft clockwise un-
til the jack is securely held in place.
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The jack shall only be used
for changing wheels on the
vehicle with which it is provided or on
cars of the same model. It must not be
used for other purposes such as for in-
stance raising vehicles of other mod-
els. In no case should it be used for re-
pairs under the vehicle. Incorrect po-
sitioning of the jack may cause the
jacked vehicle to fall. Do not use the
jack for higher capacities than stated
on its label.
WARNING
After using the tire changing
tools, be sure to stow them
securely or they can cause injury if an
accident occurs.
WARNING
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LUGGAGE RESTRAINT
LOOPS (if equipped)
Four luggage restraint loops are provid-
ed on the luggage compartment floor. An
optional rubber net can be hooked to
these loops to help keep cargo from mov-
ing around in the luggage compartment
during normal driving.
FRONT SEAT BACK
POCKET (if equipped)
This pocket is provided for holding light
and soft things such as gloves, newspapers
or magazines.
60B119Do not put hard or break-
able objects in the pocket. If
an accident occurs, objects such as
bottles, cans, etc. can injure the oc-
cupants in the rear seat.
WARNING
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LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT LIGHT
When you open the rear door with the
luggage compartment light switch in the
“ON” position (1), the light comes on and
remains on as long as you keep the rear
door open.
When the luggage compartment light
switch is in the “OFF” position (2), the
light remains off regardless of whether the
rear door is opened or closed.
IMPORTANT Do not leave the rear door
open with the luggage compartment light
switch in the “ON” position for a long
time, or the battery will discharge.
LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT COVER
(if equipped)
Luggage or other cargo placed in the lug-
gage compartment are hidden from view
by a luggage compartment cover.
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(1) (2)
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Do not carry items on top of
the luggage compartment
cover, even if they are small and light.
Objects on top of the cover could be
thrown about in an accident, causing
injury, or could obstruct the driver’s
rear view.
WARNING
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IMPORTANT To avoid damage to the ra-
dio antenna:
❒Remove the antenna when using an au-
tomatic vehicle wash.
❒Remove or fold down the antenna
when the antenna hits anything such as
a low ceiling in a parking garage or
putting a vehicle cover over your ve-
hicle.
RADIO ANTENNA
(if equipped)
The radio antenna at the front of the roof
can be folded down and is removable. To
fold the antenna rearward, be sure to grip
the bottom of antenna. To remove the an-
tenna, turn it counterclockwise. To rein-
stall the antenna, turn it clockwise firmly
by hand.
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ROOF RAILS OR ROOF
RACK ANCHORS
(if equipped)
You can use the roof rails to attach the
optional roof rack which is available at
your Fiat Dealership. If you use a roof
rack, observe the instructions and pre-
cautions in this section and provided with
the roof rack.
❒Make sure the roof rack is securely in-
stalled.
❒To mount various types of cargo (such
as skis, bicycles, etc.) properly, use suit-
able attachments which are available
from your Fiat Dealership. Be sure to
install the attachments properly and se-
curely according to the instructions
provided. Do not mount cargo direct-
ly on the roof panel. The cargo can
damage the roof panel.
❒The gross weight of the roof rack plus
cargo must not exceed the loading ca-
pacity (50 kg -110 lbs). Also, do not let
the gross vehicle weight (fully loaded
vehicle including driver, passengers, car-
go, roof load and trailer tongue weight)
exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing (GVWR) listed in the “SPECIFICA-
TIONS” section of this manual.
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❒Mount and secure the cargo onto the
roof rack properly according to the in-
structions provided. Be sure to stow
the heaviest items at the bottom and
distribute the cargo as evenly as possi-
ble.
❒Do not carry items so large that they
hang over the bumpers or the sides of
the vehicle, or block your view.
❒Secure the front and rear ends of long
items – such as wood panels, surf-
boards and so forth – to both the front
and rear of the vehicle. You should pro-
tect the painted surfaces of the vehi-
cle from scuffing caused by tie-down
ropes.
❒Check periodically to make sure the
roof rack is securely installed and free
from damage.
❒For vehicles with roof rack anchors,
make sure the anchors are covered
with the caps when not in use.
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Roof rails
Roof rack anchors
Abrupt maneuvers or failure
to properly secure cargo can
allow the cargo to fly off the vehicle
and hit others, causing personal in-
jury or property damage.
Mount cargo securely and avoid
abrupt maneuvers such as “jackrab-
bit” starts, sharp turns, fast cornering
and sudden braking. Check periodi-
cally to make sure that cargo is se-
curely fastened.
Large, bulky, long, or flat items can
affect vehicle aerodynamics or be
caught by the wind, and can reduce
vehicle control resulting in an acci-
dent and personal injury. Drive cau-
tiously at reduced speed when carry-
ing this type of cargo.
WARNING
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EXHAUST GAS WARNING ............................................. 150
DAILY INSPECTION CHECKLIST .................................. 150
ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION ....................................... 152
STARTING THE ENGINE ................................................. 152
USING THE TRANSAXLE ................................................. 156
USING THE 2WD/ 4WD SWITCH (if equipped) ........ 157
BRAKING .............................................................................. 160
ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (ESP
®)
(if equipped) ........................................................................... 162
RUNNING-IN ....................................................................... 165
CATALYTIC CONVERTER (if equipped)...................... 165
IMPROVING FUEL ECONOMY ...................................... 166
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