Access
– A trailer is coupled or decoupled.
– A bicycle carrier is installed or removed.
– Bicycles are loaded on to or unloaded from
the bicycle carrier.
– Something is deposited or lifted behind the
vehicle.
– An animal approaches the bumper,
– The vehicle is washed.
– The vehicle is being serviced.
– A wheel is changed.
Malfunction
An audible signal repeated three times while
using the function indicates a fault with the
system.
Have it checked by a Fiat Dealership or a
qualified workshop.
Side-hinged rear doors
If the "Hands-free tailgate access
self-locking" option is selected in the
vehicle menu and after closing the door,
check that the vehicle is properly locked.
Locking will not take place:
To avoid any sudden operation, keep the key
away from the detection zone (also from the
boot’s interior sides) or deactivate the function
in the vehicle configuration menu.
– if the ignition is on,
– if one of the doors or the tailgate is open,
– if a "Keyless Entry and Start" remote
control is inside the vehicle.
If a number of gestures with your foot have
no effect, wait a few seconds before starting
again.
The system is automatically deactivated in
heavy rain or with accumulations of snow.
If it does not work, make sure that the
remote control is not exposed to a source of
electromagnetic interference (smartphone,
etc.).
► After first opening the left-hand door, pull the
lever A towards you to open the right-hand door.
Ensure that no person or object might
prevent the correct opening or closing of
the doors.
Be aware of children when operating the
doors.
Closing
► First close the right-hand door, then the left-
hand door.
If the left-hand door is closed first, a
buffer stop located on the edge of the
right-hand door prevents it closing.
Operation may be affected if using a
prosthetic leg.
This system may not work correctly if your
vehicle is fitted with a towbar.
The side door may open or close without
warning if:
– Your vehicle is fitted with a towbar.
If the left-hand side-hinged door is not properly
closed, the "door open" warning lamp lights up
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