lock FIAT STRADA 2011 Owner handbook (in English)

E-LOCKER SYSTEM
(Front differential
locking)
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
The warning light switches on (on
some versions together with a
dedicated message on the display) as
follows:
– flashing when the system is
activated;
– flashing more rapidly to indicate
that the speed of the vehicle is
approaching 20 km/h;
– constantly if there is a fault with
the system.RIGHT DIRECTION
INDICATOR (green -
intermittent)
The warning light switches on when
the direction indicator control stalk
is moved upwards or, together with
the left indicator, when the hazard
warning light button is pressed.
LEFT DIRECTION
INDICATOR
(green - intermittent)
The warning light switches on when
the direction indicator control stalk
is moved downwards or, together
with the right indicator, when the
hazard warning light button is
pressed.


ELD
SIDE LIGHTS (green) -
FOLLOW ME HOME
(green)
Side lights
The warning light switches on when
the side lights are activated.
Follow me home
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
This warning light switches on when
this device is activated (see Follow
Me Home in this section).
The display will show the dedicated
message.
FOG LIGHTS (green)
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
The warning light switches on when
the front fog lights are activated.REAR FOG LIGHTS
(amber)
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
The warning light switches on when
the rear fog lights are activated.
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5
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MAIN BEAM
HEADLIGHTS
The warning light switches on when
the main beams headlights are
activated.
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fig. 68
F0X0044m
fig. 69
F0X0045m
fig. 70
F0X0046m
GLASSES HOLDER fig. 68
For some versions, there is a glasses
holder on the driver side door. To
open, operate in the direction of the
arrow as illustrated.
FRONT ROOF LIGHTS
With tilting lens fig. 69
The roof light is switched on using
the lens, as follows:
pressed to 1: off;
normal position: switches on when a
door is opened;
pressed to 2: always onWith switches
and spot light fig. 70
The roof light switches on in 2
different situations according to the
position of switch A:
1: always on (ON) even with doors
closed;
2: switches on when a door is
opened;
3: always off (OFF).
Spot light
Switch B controls the spot light,
depending on the position:
1: spot light on (ON);
2: spot light off (OFF).Roof light timing
On some versions, to facilitate
getting into/out of the vehicle,
especially at night or with poor
lighting, 2 different timing modes are
available.
Entrance timing
The roof lights switch on as follows:
– for a period of 15 seconds when
the front doors are unlocked;
– for a period of 3 minutes when
one of the doors is opened;
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fig. 71
F0X0047m
fig. 72
F0X0048m
– for a period of 7 seconds when
one of the doors is closed
(within 3 minutes).
The timed period is interrupted if
the ignition is turned to MAR.
Exit timing
After removing the key from the
ignition switch, the roof lights switch
on as follows:
– for a period of 3 minutes within 2
minutes of the engine stopping;
– for a period of 3 minutes when
one of the doors is opened;
– for a period of 7 seconds when
one of the doors is closed (within
3 minutes).
Timing will stop automatically when
the doors are locked.REAR ROOF LIGHT fig. 71
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
The rear roof light is switched on
using the lens, as follows:
pressed to 1: off;
normal position: switches on when a
door is opened;
pressed to 2: always on.POWER SOCKET fig.72
This is present only on certain
versions and operates when the
ignition key is turned to MAR.
To use, lift cap A.
It can be used with devices /
accessories with a maximum power
of 180 W.
Before connecting any
electrical accessories,
contact a Fiat Dealership to
check whether this is possible.
WARNING
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DOORS
Before opening a door,
ensure that you can do
so in safe conditions.
WARNING
FROM OUTSIDE
Opening: turn the key to position 1-
fig. 75 and pull the opening handle.
Closing: turn the key to position 2.
fig. 75
F0X0051m
fig. 76
F0X0052m
FROM INSIDE
Opening: pull opening lever A-fig. 76.
Closing: close the door and press
the lever.
CENTRAL LOCKING
From outside
With the doors closed, insert and
turn the key in a door lock.From inside
With doors closed, press (to lock)
or pull (to unlock) one of the door
opening levers.
The remote control can also be used
to activate central locking.
IMPORTANT If one of the doors is
not fully closed or there is a system
failure, central locking will not
operate and, after several attempts,
the system will be excluded for
about 30 seconds.
The doors can be locked or
unlocked during this period, without
the intervention of the electronic
system. After the 30 seconds have
elapsed, the control unit is ready to
receive commands again.
If the cause of operational failure has
been removed, the device will
resume normal operation.
Otherwise, the exclusion cycle will
be repeated.
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fig. 78
F0X0058m
fig. 79
F0X0060m
fig. 80
F0X0061m
SUN ROOF
Some long cab versions may be
equipped with tilting sun roof which
can also be completely removed
according to ventilation
requirements inside the cab.
Tilting function
Turn the ring nut in fig. 78 in the
direction indicated, so that the sun
roof can be opened to the desired
position.
When the device is opened as far as
possible, the ring nut will be vertical.Removing glass from sun roof
The following steps describe the sun
roof glass removal procedure. This
operation must be carried out with
extreme caution, so that the glass
does not fall and result in damage:
– move the sun roof to the
maximum opening position;
– release the red stop fig. 79,
applying light pressure as indicated
(this operation must be carried out
using the end of the screwdriver in
the tool bag, located under the
passenger seat);– from the luggage compartment,
remove the glass from the sun roof
and detach it from its front housing,
pulling it backwards;
– insert the sun roof glass, using the
tilting ring nut located near the
luggage compartment in the space
between the rear window and the
protective mesh; then slide it
between the two guides provided, as
illustrated in fig. 80;
– lock the sun roof glass to the
protective mesh with the rubber
strap A provided;
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The glass of the sun
roof may be damaged if
not fixed correctly to the
protective mesh with the
dedicated strap.
WARNING
To refit the sun roof glass, carry out
the removal procedure in reverse,
making sure that it is correctly
inserted into both the front housing
and the stop fig. 79. Apply light
pressure to the back of the glass,
until it clicks into place; then rotate
the ring nut fig. 78 twice (in the
opposite direction to that for
opening).
fig. 81
F0X0062m
Before setting off,
check that the sun roof
glass is locked correctly, also by
pressing lightly on the internal
part.
WARNINGLOAD COMPARTMENT
To open the rear flap:
– insert the key in the lock A-fig. 81
and turn it anticlockwise;
– press the Fiat logo at point B
while pulling part C of the logo,
then guide the flap down with one
hand.
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If you wish to carry a
reserve of fuel in a can,
observe the legal restrictions
and only use a can that is type-
approved and properly secured
to the load anchorage
eyebolts. However, the risk of
fire in the event of a collision is
still increased.
WARNINGIMPORTANT
1) The flap can bear stable loads
(vehicle stationary) of up to 300
kg; using it to support greater
loads damages the hinges.
2) The load must be secured firmly
using cords and the appropriate
rings, to prevent it from sliding
lengthways, moving from side to
side or bouncing (see paragraph
“Loading advice” in the “Correct
use of the vehicle” section).
3) When transporting a heavy load
at night, you are advised to check
and adjust the beam of the dipped
headlights as appropriate.
Do not open the flap
completely when a tow
hook is fitted; it may be
damaged.
LOAD COMPARTMENT
COVER CANVAS
Some versions come with a canvas
to protect objects which are
transported in the load
compartment.
To wind it up:
– turn the mechanical stop
A-fig. 84 in the direction of the
arrow, releasing locking device B;
– open the closing devices
A-fig. 85 then loosen the straps B;
– release the straps from the
anchoring devices
(3 per side) built into the body;
fig. 84
F0X0065m
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– wind up the canvas in the
direction of the cab;
– lock the wound up canvas against
the cab using the elastic bands
provided A-fig 86;
fig. 85
F0X0066m
fig. 86
F0X0067m
– loosen the screws of the
positioning blocks A-fig. 87 (2 per
side) then slide the two
crosspieces B along the grooves in
the body to the desired position;
– retighten the screws of the blocks A.
fig. 87
F0X0068m
fig. 88
F0X0069m
BONNET
To open the bonnet:
1) Pull lever A-fig. 88.
Perform this operation
only when the vehicle is
stationary.
WARNING
Before opening the
bonnet, check that the
wiper arms are not lifted from
the windscreen.
WARNING
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2) Use lever A-fig. 89 to raise the
bonnet, holding it centrally and
releasing the bonnet stay A-fig. 90
from its locking device at the
same time.
3) Insert the end of the stay in
bonnet housing B.
Warning. The bonnet
may drop suddenly if
the bonnet stay is not
positioned correctly.
WARNING
A
fig. 89 fig. 90
F0X0070m
A
BF0X0071m
Be careful when
working inside the
engine compartment with the
engine hot to avoid burning
yourself. Do not place your
hands near the fan, as it may
be activated even when the key
is not in the ignition. Wait for
the engine to cool.
WARNING
Pay attention to
scarves, ties and other
loose-fitting garments. If they
accidentally come into contact
with moving parts, they may
get caught up and dragged
with serious risks for those
wearing them.
WARNING
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fig. 91
To close the bonnet:
1) Hold the bonnet up with one
hand and with the other remove
stay A-fig. 90 from housing B and
fit it back into its locking device.
2) Lower the bonnet to
approximately 20 centimetres
from the engine compartment.
3) Let it drop: the bonnet closes
automatically.
Always check that the
bonnet is closed
correctly, to prevent it from
opening while the vehicle is in
motion.
WARNING
REAR WINDOW
The rear window (for versions/
markets, where provided) slides
when stop A-fig. 91 is released.
F0X0072m
fig. 92
F0X0073m
PROTECTIVE GRILLE
A grille is fixed to the body to
protect the rear window and can
hold a ladder fig. 92. Use the ladder
holder to support the tallest objects
transported and to secure them
correctly. In versions with extended,
crew or Adventure cab, lift the load
limiter fig. 93-94.
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