FIAT 500X 2016 2.G Owners Manual

twice and the interior dome light will illuminate. The
interior dome light will turn off automatically by closing
the Liftgate. Refer to “Interior Lights” in “Getting To
Know Your Vehicle.”
If the Liftgate is left open, the interior dome light will
shut off after a few minutes to conserve battery life.
Internal Emergency Release
Proceed as follows:
1. Lower the headrests and tilt the seatbacks.
Electronic Liftgate Release
1 — Yellow Tab
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2. Using the supplied screwdriver (located under cargofloor in tool kit), remove the yellow tab.
3. Insert the screwdriver into the release tab slot to trigger the release tab of the Liftgate.Closing
Grasp the liftgate closing handle and lower the liftgate.
NOTE: Before closing the liftgate, make sure to be in
possession of the key because the liftgate will be locked
automatically.
2 — Release Tab Slot
Liftgate Closing Handle
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Cargo Area Features
Cargo Load Floor — If Equipped
The vehicle is equipped with a load floor that can be
adjusted as needed.
Position 1 (Floor Flush):
This position allows you to make the load floor flat for
ease of loading/unloading objects from the cargo area.
This position also makes it possible to use the space
below as another compartment for storing fragile or
smaller objects.Position 2 (Elevated Position):
When the rear seatbacks and front passenger seat is
folded flat, it will allow for loading objects of long
dimensions. It is recommended to use this position only
during the actual transporting of the objects, then bring
the load floor in position 1.
NOTE:
With a full size spare, the floor will be at the
elevated position.
Access To The Loading Floor
To access the double load compartment, proceed as
follows:
1. Lift up on the Load Floor Handle.
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2. Place the desired objects inside the compartment.
3. Reposition the load floor.
CAUTION!
The load floor must be arranged in a central position
with respect to cargo area.
Load Floor Handle
1 — Cargo Load Floor
2 — Cargo Load Floor Handle
Cargo Area Storage
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Displacement Load Floor
To position the load from the lower to the upper position,
proceed as follows:
1. Grasp the load floor handle and lift up the load floor.
2. Correctly place the load floor on the side panel guidesand on the rear cross member.
Access To Tire Service Kit Or Spare Tire
To access the Tire Service Kit or spare tire and container
carrier, proceed as follows:
1. Grasp the load floor handle and remove the floor.
2. Pull the tab and lift up on the carpet.
Anchoring Of The Load
The cargo tie-downs, located on the trim panels around
the cargo area floor, should be used to safely secure loads
when the vehicle is moving.
Cargo Box — If Equipped
The cargo area contains a preformed cargo box that can
be used for the storage of objects that allows you to
obtain a uniform level when loading.
Tie-Downs
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NOTE:The cargo box is sized for a maximum capacity of
distributed weight equal to 242 lbs (110 kg).
INTERNAL EQUIPMENT
Glove Compartments
The glove compartments is located on the passengers
side of the instrument panel.
Upper Glove Compartment
To open the upper compartment, push in the button
located on the bottom side of the upper door. The door
will automatically open.
Cargo Box
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To close the compartment door, push downward on the
door’s surface to latch the door closed.Lower Glove Compartment
To open the lower glove compartment, pull outward on
the latch and lower the glove compartment door.
Once the glove compartment is open, a light will turn on
to illuminate the compartment.
Upper Glove Compartment Button
Lower Glove Compartment Latch
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NOTE:
•Do not insert objects in the glove compartments that
will not allow the compartment to fully close.
• The glove compartments should be completely closed
while the vehicle is in motion.
Sun Visors “Slide-On-Rod”
Sun visors are located on both sides of the rearview
mirror. The visors can be lowered or moved to the side to
help block sunlight from entering the windshield or door
glass.
To move the sun visor against the driver or passenger
door glass, remove the sun visor from the hook and turn
it toward the side window. The visors also have illuminated vanity mirrors to allow
use in low light conditions.
Lift upward on the mirror cover to access the mirror.
Sun Visor Mirror Cover
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Extendible Sun Visor
To extend the sun visor, proceed as follows:
1. Place the sun visor against the door glass by detachingit from the hook and turning it toward the side
window.
2. Slide the visor.
3. Slide out the sun visor extender.
Power Outlets
The front power outlet is located under the center stack of
the instrument panel. It only operates with the ignition in
the MAR/RUN position.
Fully Extended Sun Visor
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NOTE:The power outlet can be changed to “battery”
powered all the time by switching the power outlet
Engine Compartment Fuses/Distribution Unit fuse from
location F84 to F23. Models equipped with the optional
smoker kit,will
have a cigar lighter instead of the power outlet.
CAUTION!
Do not connect devices with power higher than 180
Watts (15 Amps) to the socket. Do not damage the
socket by using unsuitable adaptors. If the 180 Watt
(15 Amp) power rating is exceeded the fuse protect-
ing the system will need to be replaced.
WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:
• Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet
should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet.
• Do not touch with wet hands.
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12 Volt Power Outlet
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