Get DASHBOARD AND CONTROLS -> BOOT Guide for Fiat Punto SUV 1999-2010

BOOT

TAILGATE OPENING

To open the tailgate from outside, turn the ignition key in the lock.

To open the tailgate from the inside, pull lever (A) next to driver’s seat.

IMPORTANT Do not operate the lever (A) when the car is travelling.

Tailgate opening is facilitated by side gas shock springs.

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On certain versions, opening the boot, the interior boot ceiling light will

come on.

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TAILGATE CLOSING

If the boot is not shut properly the warning light

comes on together with the message on

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To close, lower the tailgate until the lock clicks.

reconfigurable multifunction display (where provided)

(see “Warning lights and messages” chapter).

The addition of objects (speakers, spoilers, etc.) on the rear shelf or boot lid, except those

envisaged by the manufacturer, may prevent the gas filled struts at the sides of the boot from

working properly.

When using the boot, make sure the loads you are carrying do not exceed the

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permitted weight (see section “Technical specifications”). Also make sure the items

in the boot are arranged properly to prevent them being thrown forwards and

injuring passengers should you brake sharply.

Never travel with objects on the rear shelf to prevent them being thrown forwards

and injuring passengers in case of accident or sharp braking.

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EXTENDING THE BOOT

Single rear seat

Proceed as follows:

❒ fasten the seat buckles to the tabs on the seat back (as shown by

arrows);

❒ check that the webbing (A) of each of the two side seat belts is

inserted into the respective belt guiding catch (B);

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❒ release the seat back moving the levers (C) as shown by the arrow.

Tilt it to make a single loading surface with the boot floor.

Split rear seat back (where provided)

The boot can be extended completely or partially.

For partial extension fold the required seat side; proceed as follows:

❒ remove the parcel shelf (see next paragraph);

❒ press the button by the side of the two supports and remove the head

restraints by pulling them upwards;

❒ check that the webbing (A) of each of the two side seat belts is

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inserted into the respective belt guiding tongue (B);

❒ release the seat back moving lever (C), then tilt it.

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To fold the whole seat, lift the cushion and then tip the seat backs as

described for the rear single seat.

The central three-point seat belt and reel mechanism (where fitted) can

be removed as follows:

❒ press the black button on the buckle (A) if the seat belt is fastened;

❒ take the central belt slowly to the loop retainer (B) on the upper part

of the seat back and remove the second tongue (C) from the loop

retainer;

❒ remove the first tongue (D) from the loop retainer and fasten it to the

specific pin (E) on the rear pillar panel;

To restore conditions for use:

❒ release the first tongue (D) from pin (E);

❒ insert the first tongue (D) in loop retainer (B) without twisting the

belt. Make notch (F) on the belt tongue coincide with the respective

groove on the loop retainer and insert the second tongue (C) in the

loop retainer;

❒ pull the belt gently through loop retainer (B), and fasten the first

tongue (D) in buckle (A) (grey with black button). Make the two

yellow dots (one on the tongue and one on the buckle) coincide.

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REAR WINDOW SHELF REMOVAL

Proceed as follows:

❒ release the upper ends (A) of the two tie-rods by removing the

eyelets;

❒ release the shelf eyelets (B) from their recesses (C);

❒ move the shelf towards the inside and turn it as shown in the figure to

remove.

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Once removed, the shelf can be placed sideways between the backs of

the front seats and the cushion of the rear seat that has been tipped

down.

IMPORTANT If there is a fairly heavy load in the boot and you are

travelling at night, it is a good idea to check and adjust the height of the

dipped beam headlights (see “Headlights” in this section).

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RESTORING THE USE OF THE REAR SEAT

Versions with single seat

Perform operations in a reverse order with respect to what previously

described for the boot extension operation. To prevent buckles from

remaining positioned below the cushion, check whether the buckles are

always coupled to the respective tongues located on the seat back.

Versions with split seat

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Perform operations in a reverse order with respect to what previously

described for the boot extension operation. To prevent buckles from

remaining positioned below the cushion, couple buckles to the respective

side belt branches.

For versions with lap belt, couple the belt to its buckle and keep it raised

as the cushion is set back to its normal use position.

For versions with central three-point belt with reel, set the belt back to

use conditions (see previous pages), paying attention that the buckles are

ready for use.

When refitting the parcel shelf, fasten the two side tie-rods (A) passing them on the inside of the

struts.

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