FIAT STRADA 2013 Owner handbook (in English)

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fig. 18
F0X0019m
DOOR MIRRORS
With manual adjustment fig. 18
From inside the vehicle, operate
knob A.With electrical adjustment
fig. 19
The adjustment can only be carried
out with the ignition key at
MAR-ON.
To adjust the mirror, move switch A
in four directions.
Button B is used to select the mirror
(left or right) to be adjusted.
It is advisable to adjust with vehicle
stationary and handbrake engaged.
fig. 19
F0X0020m
If the space taken up by
the mirror causes
difficulty in narrow
spaces, fold it from position
1-fig. 19 and 20 to position 2.
fig. 20
F0X0021m
The reflective surface of
the right mirror is
parabolic and increases the
field of view. The size of the
image is reduced and gives the
impression that the reflected
object is further away than it
actually is.
WARNING
The door mirrors house the
direction indicators A-fig. 20.
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FRONT SEAT BELT HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
Always adjust the height of the seat
belt to the body of the passenger.
This precaution may considerably
reduce the risk of injury in the event
of a collision.
Correct adjustment is obtained
when the belt passes approximately
half way between the shoulder and
the neck.
According to the version, there may
be as many as 5 height adjustment
positions fig. 22:
To raise: lift the ring B to the
desired position.
The height of the seat
belts must be adjusted
with the vehicle stationary.
WARNING
SEAT BELTS
HOW TO USE THE
SEAT BELTS fig. 21
To fasten the seat belts, hold the
tongue A and insert it into the
buckle B, until it clicks into place.
Pull the belt lightly. If the seat belt
jams, let it rewind for a short
stretch, then pull it out again
without jerking.
fig. 21
F0X0022m
To unfasten the seat belt, press
button C. Guide the seat belt while
it is rewinding, to prevent it from
twisting. Through the reel, the belt
automatically adapts to the body of
the passenger wearing it, allowing
freedom of movement.
The reel may lock when the vehicle
is parked on a steep slope: this is
normal.
Furthermore, the reel mechanism
locks the belt if it is pulled sharply or
in the event of sudden braking,
collisions and high-speed bends.
For maximum
protection, keep the
backrest upright, lean back
into it and make sure that the
seat belt fits closely across the
chest and pelvis.
WARNING
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To lower: press button A and move
ring B downwards to the desired
position at the same time.
When you have finished, check that
it has locked by pushing ring B
downwards without pressing
button A.
fig. 22
F0X0023m
fig. 23
F0X0024m
After adjustment,
always check that the
cursor to which the ring is fixed
is locked in one of the set
positions.
WARNING
REAR SEAT BELTS
Depending on the version, the rear
seat may be fitted with inertia seat
belts with three anchor points and a
reel.
The belts must be worn in
accordance with the diagram in
fig. 23.
fig. 24
F0X0026m
When they are not in use, always
return the rear seats belts to their
dedicated housings A-fig. 24.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
FOR USING THE SEAT BELTS
The driver is responsible for
respecting (and ensuring that all the
other passengers also respect) the
local laws in force regarding the use
of seat belts. Always fasten the seat
belts before starting off.
fig. 25
F0X0029m
For maximum safety,
keep the back of your
seat upright, lean back into it
and make sure the seat belt fits
closely across your chest and
pelvis. Always fasten the seat
belts on both the front and the
rear seats! Travelling without
using seat belts increases the
risk of severe injury and even
death in the event of an
accident.
WARNING
The belt must not be
twisted. The upper part
must pass over the shoulder
and cross the chest diagonally.
The lower part must adhere to
the pelvis, rather than the
abdomen of the passenger, to
avoid the risk of slipping
forward fig. 25. Do not use
devices (clips, pegs, etc.) to
hold the belts away from the
body.
WARNING
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fig. 26
F0X0030m
Do not travel with
children on a
passenger’s lap using one seat
belt to protect them both
fig. 26.
WARNING
Removing or otherwise
tampering with safety
belt and pretensioner
components is strictly
prohibited. Any operations on
these components must be
performed by qualified and
authorised technicians. Always
contact a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
If the belt has been
subjected to a high level
of stress, for example after an
accident, it must be completely
replaced together with the
attachments, attachment fixing
screws and the pretensioner. In
fact, even if the belt has no
visible defects, it could have
lost its resilience.
WARNING
Each seat belt must be
used by only one
person: do not travel with
children on a passenger’s lap
using the seat belts to protect
them both. In general, do not
place any objects between the
person and belt.
WARNING
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Seat belts must also be worn by
expectant mothers: the risk of injury
in the event of an accident is greatly
reduced for them and the unborn
child if they are wearing a seat belt.
Of course, expectant mothers must
position the lower part of the belt
very low down so that it passes
under the abdomen fig. 27.
fig. 27
F0X0155m
HOW TO MAINTAIN THE
SEAT BELTS IN EFFICIENT
CONDITIONS
1) Always use the belt with the strap
well stretched and not twisted;
make sure that it is free to run
without obstructions.
2) Replace the belt which was worn
after an accident of a certain
severity even if it does not appear
to be damaged.
3) To clean the belt, wash by hand
with water and mild soap, rinse
and leave to dry in the shade. Do
not use strong detergents, bleach,
paints or any other substance
which could damage the belt
fibres.
4) Prevent the reels from getting
wet: their correct operation is
only guaranteed if water does not
get inside.
5) Replace seat belts when they
show signs of significant wear or
cuts.
SEVERE
DANGER:
If the vehicle has a passenger
side airbag, do not fit a child
seat on the front seat.
WARNING
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The pretensioner does not require
any maintenance or lubrication.
Anything that modifies its original
conditions invalidates its efficiency.
If, due to unusual natural events
(floods, sea storms, etc.), the device
has been affected by water and mud,
it must be replaced.
To obtain the highest degree of
protection from the action of the
pretensioner, wear the seat belt
tight across the chest and pelvis.PRETENSIONERS
To make the protective action of the
seat belts even more effective, the
Fiat Strada is fitted with
pretensioners. These devices “feel”,
through a sensor, the occurrence of
a severe impact, retracting the belts
by a few centimetres. This
guarantees that the belt adheres
perfectly to the body of the
occupants, before the restraining
action begins. The reel locks to
indicate that the pretensioner has
intervened; the seat belt cannot be
drawn back up even when guided.
A small amount of smoke may be
emitted. This smoke is not harmful
and does not indicate a fire.The pretensioners
require neither internal
lubrication nor maintenance
interventions. The
pretensioners must not be
tampered with under any
circumstances. This could
compromise the operation of
the safety devices. Should
intervention be necessary,
contact a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
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Operations which lead
to impacts, vibrations or
localised heating (above
100°C for a maximum of 6
hours) in the area around the
pretensioners may damage or
activate them. These devices are
not affected by vibrations
caused by uneven road surfaces
or low obstacles such as kerbs,
etc. Contact a Fiat Dealership
should intervention be
necessary.LOAD LIMITERS
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
To increase passenger safety in an
accident, the front and rear (for
versions/markets where provided)
seat belt reels contain a load limiter
which controls the force acting on
the chest and shoulders during the
restraining action of the belts in the
event of a head-on collision.
The pretensioner may
be used only once.
After it has been activated,
have it replaced at a Fiat
Dealership. Consult the plate
in the glove box to check the
status of the pretensioners.
Go to a Fiat Dealership to have
the device replaced when the
expiration date approaches.
WARNING
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FUEL LEVEL GAUGE
fig. 35-36
The needle shows the amount of
fuel which should be left in the tank. The reserve warning light A switches
on constantly to indicate that
approximately 5.5–7.5 litres of fuel
are left in the tank.
Do not travel with the fuel tank
almost empty: any gaps in fuel
delivery could damage the catalytic
converter.
E - tank empty.
F - tank full.
fig. 34fig. 36
F0X0039m
ON BOARD
INSTRUMENTS
SPEEDOMETER fig. 33-34
Depending on the version, the
speedometer may have different full
scale values.
F0X0037m
fig. 33
F0X0018m
fig. 35
F0X2010m
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IMPORTANT If the needle moves to
the beginning of the scale
(low temperature) with the
overheating warning light A on, this
indicates a fault in the system. If this
is the case, contact a Fiat Dealership
to have the system checked.
The needle may also approach the
red section when travelling too
slowly in a very hot climate. In this
case, it is best to stop for a while
and stop the engine.
Then restart and accelerate lightly.
fig. 38
F0X0302m
ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE GAUGE
fig. 37-38
If warning light A switches on in the
instrument panel, this indicates
overheating of the engine coolant.
In normal operating conditions, the
needle may move to various
positions within the scale according
to the vehicle usage conditions and
the management of the engine
cooling system performed
automatically by the system itself.
However, it should not move to the
red danger zone.
fig. 37
F0X0301m
IMPORTANT If the indicator shows
that the tank is empty and the
reserve warning light A-fig. 35-36
flashes, this indicates a fault in the
system. On some versions, the same
fault indication is provided by scale
C, which flashes on the display. If
this is the case, contact a Fiat
Dealership to have the system
checked.
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