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LAP-SHOULDER BELT
Emergency Locking Retractor
(ELR)
The seat belt has an emergency locking
retractor (ELR), which is designed to lock
the seat belt only during a sudden stop
or impact. It also may lock if you pull the
belt across your body very quickly. If this
happens, let the belt go back to unlock it,
then pull the belt across your body more
slowly.
Safety reminder
To reduce the risk of sliding under the belt
during a collision, position the lap portion
of the belt across your lap as low on your
hips as possible and adjust it to a snug fit
by pulling the shoulder portion of the belt
upward through the latch plate. The length
of the diagonal shoulder strap adjusts it-
self to allow freedom of movement.
Avoid contamination of seat
belt webbing by polishes,
oils, chemicals, and particularly bat-
tery acid. Cleaning may safely be car-
ried out using mild soap and water.
For children, if the shoulder belt irri-
tates the neck or face, move the child
closer to the center of the vehicle.
All seatbacks should always be in an
upright position when driving, or seat
belt effectiveness may be reduced.
Seat belts are designed to offer max-
imum protection when seatbacks are
in the upright position.
WARNING
60A038
Sit up straight and
fully back
Low on hips
60A040
Low on hips
Under no circumstances
should the components of
the seat belts and pretensioners be
tampered with or removed. Any op-
eration should be carried out by qual-
ified and authorised personnel. Al-
ways contact a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
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Unhook the strap (2) by pushing down
the hook as shown in the illustration.
Hook the strap (2) to the front seat
head restraint as shown in the illustra-
tion.
IMPORTANT When securing the folded
rear seat with a strap, adjust the strap
length so that the rear seat will not move.
Fold the entire seat forward.
79J124
(2)
79J125
(2)
63J059
Luggage or other cargo
should be stowed in the lug-
gage compartment with the rear seat
in an upright position, whenever pos-
sible. If you need to carry cargo in the
passenger compartment with the rear
seat back folded forward, be sure to
secure the cargo or it may be thrown
about, causing injury. Never pile car-
go higher than the seatbacks.
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Pull down the seat cushion until it locks
into place.IMPORTANT
When returning the rear seat cushion
to the normal position, make sure that
there is nothing around the striker. Any
foreign materials prevent the seat cush-
ion from being locked securely.
When returning the rear seat cushion
to the normal position, make sure that
there is nothing under the seat cushion.
This prevents damage to the seat cush-
ion.
Make sure that the rear seat cushion
is securely locked. If it is not, you will
see the partial red on the lock release
strap. To return the seat to the normal position,
follow the procedure below.
Unhook the strap from the head re-
straint and stow the strap to the back
of the seat cushion as shown in the il-
lustration. Make sure to adjust the strap
length to avoid any slack or twist.
79J12679J12979J168
When returning the rear seat
cushion to the normal posi-
tion, be careful that your finger is not
caught between the lock and the
floor.
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ADDITIONAL TRAILER
TOWING WARNINGS
Never overload your trailer
or your vehicle. Gross trail-
er weight must never exceed the
“Towing capacity”. Gross vehicle
weight (sum of the weights of the ve-
hicle, all the occupants, accessories
including tow bars and a trailer hitch,
cargo and trailer nose weight) must
never exceed the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) listed in the
“SPECIFICATIONS” section.
WARNING
Connect trailer lights and
hook up safety chains every
time you tow.
WARNING
IMPORTANT Because towing a trailer
puts additional stress on your vehicle,
more frequent maintenance will be re-
quired than under normal driving condi-
tions. Follow the schedule for “Mainte-
nance Recommended under Severe Dri-
ving Conditions”.
Your vehicle will handle dif-
ferently when towing a trail-
er. For your safety and the safety of
others, you should observe the fol-
lowing precautions:
– Practice turning, stopping, and re-
versing before you begin towing in
traffic. Do not tow in traffic until you
are confident that you can handle the
vehicle and trailer safely.
– Never exceed towing speed limits or
80 km/h (50 mph), whichever is low-
er.
– Never drive at a speed that causes
shaking or swaying of the trailer. If
you notice even the slightest sign of
shaking or swaying, slow down.
– When roads are wet, slippery or
rough, drive at a slower speed than
you would on dry, smooth roads.
Failure to slow down when road con-
ditions are bad can result in loss of
control.
– Always have someone guide you
when reversing.
– Allow adequate stopping distance.
Stopping distance is increased when
you tow a trailer. For each 16 km/h
(10 mph) of speed, allow at least one
vehicle and trailer length between
you and the vehicle ahead. Follow at
a greater distance if roads are wet or
slippery.
WARNING
– If the trailer has over-run
brakes, apply the brakes
gradually to avoid snatching caused
by the trailer wheels locking.
– Slow down before corners and
maintain a steady speed while cor-
nering. Deceleration or acceleration
while cornering can result in loss of
control. Remember that a larger than
normal turning radius is needed be-
cause the trailer wheels will be clos-
er than vehicle wheels to the inside of
the turn.
– Avoid sudden acceleration and
stopping of the vehicle. Do not make
quick maneuvers unless they are nec-
essary.
– Slow down in cross winds and be
prepared for gusts of wind from large
passing vehicles.
– Be careful when overtaking other
vehicles. Be sure to allow enough
room for your trailer before you
change lanes, and signal well in ad-
vance.
– Slow down and shift into a lower
gear before you reach long or steep
downhill grades. It is hazardous to at-
tempt downshifting while you are de-
scending a hill.
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4,115 (162.0)
1,755 (69.1)
1,620 (63.8)
2,500 (98.4)
1,495 (58.9)
1,495 (58.9)
190 (7.5)
270/6704,115 (162.0)
1,755 (69.1)
1,620 (63.8)
2,500 (98.4)
1,495 (58.9)
1,495 (58.9)
190 (7.5)
270/6704,115 (162.0)
1,755 (69.1)
1,620 (63.8)
2,500 (98.4)
1,495 (58.9)
1,495 (58.9)
190 (7.5)
270/6704,115 (162.0)
1,755 (69.1)
1,620 (63.8)
2,500 (98.4)
1,495 (58.9)
1,495 (58.9)
190 (7.5)
270/670
DIMENSIONS 1.6 16V2.0 Multijet
Unit: mm (in.)
2WD 4WD 2WD 4WD
Overall length
Overall width
Overall height
Wheelbase
Track Front
Rear
Ground clearance (Standard A)
Boot volume dm3
WHEELS
Tyre size 205/60 R16
Rim size 16 x 6J
Tyre pressures Tyre inflation pressure values are specified on the label located on the driver’s door post.
When loaded up to 4 people, Eco Tire Pressure as listed below is recommended to achieve
the smallest amount of fuel consumption possible.
Front 280 kPa (2.80 kg/cm², 40 psi) - Rear 260 kPa (2.60 kg/cm², 38 psi)
NOTE If loading over 4 people, follow the specified tire pressure listed on the Tire Information
Label.
Recommended snow chains Radial/Axial thickness:
Recommended snow tire 195/65 R15, 205/60 R16
Wheel geometry Toe-in, front
Camber angle, front
2WD
4WD
Caster angle, front
2WD
4WD10 mm (0.39 in.)
1 ± 1 mm (0.0393 ± 0.0393 in.)
− 0° 23’ ± 1°
− 0° 10’ ± 1°
3° 40’ ± 2°
3° 32’ ± 2°
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