open bonnet FIAT STRADA 2011 Owner handbook (in English)

– 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
85

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.
87

Load (advice) ..........................................................................110-111
Load compartment cover .......................................................... 84
Load compartment....................................................................... 82
Load limiters ................................................................................. 26
Loading advice ........................................................................110-111
Lubricant specifications ........................................................179-180
Main beam headlights ............................................................... 70
- bulb replacement ................................................................. 125
- control ................................................................................... 70
- flashing .................................................................................... 70
Maintenance
- heavy-duty use ....................................................................... 147
- periodic checks...................................................................... 147
- scheduled servicing plan ...................................................... 144
- scheduled servicing............................................................... 143
Manual climate control
- controls .................................................................................. 68
- maintenance .......................................................................... 160
Milometer ...............................................................................32-40-43
Mobile phones............................................................................... 102
Multifunction display ................................................................... 42
- control buttons .................................................................... 42
- set-up menu .......................................................................... 44
Nozzles......................................................................................... 160
Number plate lights...................................................................... 129
On-board instruments............................................................... 27
Opening doors ............................................................................. 79
Opening the bonnet ....................................................................85-86Opening windows
- electric..................................................................................... 80
- manual ..................................................................................... 80
Original parts................................................................................. 1-2
Paint identification plate ............................................................ 166
Paintwork
- advice for preservation........................................................ 161
- identification plate................................................................. 166
Parking ........................................................................................... 108
Periodic checks ............................................................................ 147
Personal adjustments ................................................................... 16
Plastic trim
- cleaning.................................................................................... 164
Pollen filter .................................................................................... 153
Power assisted steering fluid level ............................................ 152
Power supply ................................................................................ 169
Prescriptions for vehicle at end of life .................................... 181
Pretensioners................................................................................ 25
- load limiters............................................................................ 26
Protective grille ............................................................................ 87
Punctured tyre ............................................................................. 118
- changing a wheel ............................................119-120-121-122
Radio (system set-up) ............................................................ 100
- speakers ................................................................................. 100
Radio transmitters........................................................................ 102
Rear fog lamps............................................................................... 74
190