FIAT 500E 2013 2.G Owners Manual

4. Finally, pull up on any excess webbing to tighten thelap portion around the child restraint while you push
the child restraint rearward and downward into the
vehicle seat.
5. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the seating position has a top tether anchorage, connect
the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether
strap. Refer to “Installing Child Restraints Using The
Top Tether Anchorage” for directions to attach a tether
anchor.
6. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the child seat at the belt
path. It should not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm)
in any direction.
Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the
belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary. If the buckle or the cinching latch plate is too close to the
belt path opening of the child restraint, you may have
trouble tightening the seat belt. If this happens, discon-
nect the latch plate from the buckle and twist the short
buckle-end belt up to three full turns to shorten it. Insert
the latch plate into the buckle with the release button
facing out, away from the child restraint. Repeat steps 4
to 6, above, to complete the installation of the child
restraint.
If the belt still cannot be tightened after you shorten the
buckle, disconnect the latch plate from the buckle, turn
the buckle around one half turn, and insert the latch plate
into the buckle again. If you still cannot make the child
restraint installation tight, try a different seating position.
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Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether
Anchorage
1. Look behind the seating position where you plan toinstall the child restraint to find the tether anchorage.
You may need to move the seat forward to provide
better access to the tether anchorage. If there is no top
tether anchorage for that seating position (see the
charts above), move the child restraint to another
position in the vehicle if one is available.
2. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the anchor and the child seat. If
your vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head
restraints, raise the head restraint, and where possible,
route the tether strap under the head restraint and
between the two posts. If not possible, lower the head
restraint and pass the tether strap around the outboard
side of the head restraint. 3. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to
the top tether anchorage as shown in the diagram.
4. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer ’s instructions.
Rear Seat Tether Strap Mounting
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WARNING!
•An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to
increased head motion and possible injury to the
child. Use only the anchorage position directly
behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top
tether strap.
• If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear seat,
make sure the tether strap does not slip into the
opening between the seatbacks as you remove
slack in the strap.
SAFETY TIPS
Transporting Passengers
NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO
AREA.
WARNING!
• Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
• It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed.
• Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat
belts.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.
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Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle
Seat Belts
Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts,
frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced
immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system.
Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a
collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after
a collision if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor,
torn webbing, etc.). If there is any question regarding belt
or retractor condition, replace the belt.
Air Bag Warning Light
The light should come on and remain on for
four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the
ignition switch is first turned ON. If the light is
not lit during starting, see your authorizedstudio. If the light stays on, flickers, or comes on while
driving, have the system checked by an authorized
studio.
Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
feel the air directed against the windshield. See your
authorized studio for service if your defroster is inoper-
able.
Floor Mat Safety Information
Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of your
vehicle. Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area
unobstructed and that are firmly secured so that they
cannot slip out of position and interfere with the pedals
or impair safe operation of your vehicle in other ways.
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WARNING!
Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of
vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per-
sonal injury.
•Always make sure that floor mats are properly
attached to the floor mat fasteners.
• Never place or install floor mats or other floor
coverings in the vehicle that cannot be properly
secured to prevent them from moving and interfer-
ing with the pedals or the ability to control the
vehicle.
• Never put floor mats or other floor coverings on top
of already installed floor mats. Additional floor
mats and other coverings will reduce the size of the
pedal area and interfere with the pedals.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Always
properly reinstall and secure floor mats that have
been removed for cleaning.
• Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the
driver footwell while the vehicle is moving. Ob-
jects can become trapped under the brake pedal
and accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle
control.
• If required, mounting posts must be properly in-
stalled, if not equipped from the factory.
Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or
mounting can cause interference with the brake
pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of
control of the vehicle.
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Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts
and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
Check the wheel bolts for tightness. Check the tires
(including spare) for proper cold inflation pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of brake lights and
exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn
signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument
panel.
Door Latches
Check for positive closing, latching, and locking.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
MIRRORS .............................98
▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror .................98
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . .99
▫ Power Mirrors ...................... .100
▫ Folding Mirrors ...................... .101
▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped ...........101
▫ Sun Visors ......................... .102
 BLUE&ME™ HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION —
IF EQUIPPED ........................ .102
▫ Overview .......................... .102▫
The Hands-Free Kit ....................103
 SEATS ..............................110
▫ Front Seats Forward/Rearward Adjustment . . .110
▫ Recline Adjustment ....................111
▫ Seat Height Adjustment .................112
▫ EZ Entry Feature ......................112
▫ Memory Feature ......................113
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped .............114
▫ Head Restraints .......................115
 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD .........1173

LIGHTS .............................119
▫ Multifunction Lever ....................119
▫ Headlights ..........................119
▫ High Beams ........................ .120
▫ Flash-To-Pass ....................... .120
▫ Parking Lights ...................... .120
▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped .....120
▫ Turn Signals ........................ .120
▫ Lane Change Assist ...................121
▫ Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay .........121
▫ Interior Lights ...................... .122
▫ Front Fog Lights — If Equipped ...........123
 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ......124▫
Front Windshield Wiper Operation .........124
▫ Rear Windshield Wiper .................126
 TILT STEERING COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED . . .127
 ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL ...........128
▫ To Activate ......................... .129
▫ To Set A Desired Speed .................129
▫ To Deactivate ....................... .130
▫ To Resume Speed .....................130
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ...............130
▫ To Accelerate For Passing ................130
 REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED ........131
▫ Rear Park Assist Sensors ................132
▫ Rear Park Assist Alerts ..................132
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▫Failure Indications .....................136
 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED ........137
▫ To Open ........................... .138
▫ To Close ........................... .138
▫ Pinch Protect Feature ...................138
▫ Wind Buffeting ...................... .138
▫ Emergency Operation ...................139
▫ Sun Shade — If Equipped ...............139
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS ...........140
 CIGAR LIGHTER — IF EQUIPPED ..........142
 CUPHOLDERS ....................... .143
 STORAGE ........................... .144
▫ Glove Box Compartment ................144
 CARGO AREA FEATURES ................144
 REAR WINDOW FEATURES ..............146
▫ Rear Window Defroster .................146
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MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror
The mirror can be adjusted up, down, left, and right for
various drivers. The mirror should be adjusted to center
on the view through the rear window.
Headlight glare from vehicles behind you can be reduced
by moving the small control under the mirror to the night
position (toward the rear of the vehicle). The mirror
should be adjusted while set in the day position (toward
the windshield).
Adjusting Rearview Mirror
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