seats FIAT 500L 2015 2.G Owner's Manual
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Reclining Rear Seats
The recliner handle is located on the outside of the seat
cushion. To adjust the seatback, lift upward on the
handle, lean back on the seatback and when you reach
the desired position, release the handle.
WARNING!
Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the
shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
In a collision you could slide under the seat belt,
which could result in serious injury or death.
Fold And Tumble Rear Seat
NOTE:
•Prior to folding the rear seat, it may be necessary to
reposition the front seats.
•Be sure that the front seats are fully upright and
positioned forward. This will allow the rear seat to fold
down easily.
1. Lift the seatback release lever located on the upper
outboard side of the seat.Rear Seat Recliner Handle
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Head Restraints
Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury
by restricting head movement in the event of a rear-
impact. Head restraints should be adjusted so that the top
of the head restraint is located above the top of your ear.
WARNING!
The head restraints for all occupants must be prop-
erly adjusted prior to operating the vehicle or occu-
pying a seat. Head restraints should never be ad-
justed while the vehicle is in motion. Driving a
vehicle with the head restraints improperly adjusted
or removed could cause serious injury or death in the
event of a collision.
Reactive Head Restraints — Front Seats
The front driver and passenger seats are equipped with
Reactive Head Restraints. In the event of a rear impact
the Reactive Head Restraints will automatically extend
forward minimizing the gap between the back of the
occupant’s head and the Reactive Head Restraint.
To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head
restraint. To lower the head restraint, press the push
button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push
downward on the head restraint.
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Rear Head Restraints
The rear seats are equipped with adjustable head re-
straints, the outboard head restraints have two comfort
positions, while the central head restraint have to use in
the raised position. When there are no occupants in the
centre seat the head restraint can be lowered for maxi-
mum visibility for the driver, when the center seat is
being occupied the head restraint has to be in the raised
position.
To raise the outboard head restraints, pull upward on the
head restraint. To lower the head restraints, press the
push button, located at the base of the head restraint, and
push downward on the head restraint.NOTE:
•The head restraints should only be removed by quali-
fied technicians, for service purposes only. If any of the
head restraints require removal, see you authorized
dealer.
Push Buttons
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CUPHOLDERS
For the driver and front passenger, cupholders are lo-
cated on the floor console between the front seats.
For the rear seat passengers their is one cupholder
located in the center armrest.
Front Cupholders
Rear Cupholder
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•To remove heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use
MOPAR® Wheel Cleaner.
NOTE:If your vehicle is equipped with Dark Vapor or
Black Satin Chrome wheels DO NOT USE wheel cleaners,
abrasives or polishing compounds. They will perma-
nently damage this finish and such damage is not cov-
ered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. USE ONLY
MILD SOAP AND WATER WITH A SOFT CLOTH. Used
on a regular basis this is all that is required to maintain
this finish.
CAUTION!
Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush,
or metal polishes. Do not use oven cleaner. These
products may damage the wheel’s protective finish.
Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic solutions
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CAUTION!(Continued)
or harsh brushes that may damage the wheel’s pro-
tective finish. Only MOPAR® Wheel Cleaner or
equivalent is recommended.
Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — If
Equipped
Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man-
ner:
•Remove as much of the stain as possible by blotting
with a clean, dry towel.
•Blot any remaining stain with a clean, damp towel.
•For tough stains, apply MOPAR® Total Clean, or a
mild soap solution to a clean, damp cloth and remove
stain. Use a fresh, damp towel to remove soap residue.
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•For grease stains, apply MOPAR® Multi-Purpose
Cleaner to a clean, damp cloth and remove stain. Use
a fresh, damp towel to remove soap residue.
•Do not use any harsh solvents or any other form of
protectants on Stain Repel products.
Interior Care
Use MOPAR® Total Clean to clean fabric upholstery and
carpeting.
Use MOPAR® Total Clean to clean vinyl upholstery.
MOPAR® Total Clean is specifically recommended for
leather upholstery.
Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular
cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt
can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery
and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth.
Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth
and MOPAR® Total Clean. Care should be taken to avoid
soaking your leather upholstery with any liquid. Please
do not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, solvents, deter-
gents, or ammonia-based cleaners to clean your leather
upholstery. Application of a leather conditioner is not
required to maintain the original condition.
WARNING!
Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes.
Many are potentially flammable, and if used in
closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.
CAUTION!
Do not use Alcohol and Alcohol-based and/or Keton
based cleaning products to clean leather seats, as
damage to the seat may result.
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Cellular Phone...........................190
Center High Mounted Stop Light..............396
Chains, Tire.............................290
Changing A Flat Tire.......................324
Chart, Tire Sizing.........................268
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .172
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety...............83
Checks, Safety............................83
Child Restraint............................61
Child Restraints
Booster Seats...........................65
Child Restraints.........................61
Child Seat Installation.....................79
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt........75
Infants And Child Restraints................63
Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint.....74
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle
Seat Belt..............................76
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children.......68
Older Children And Child Restraints..........64
Seating Positions........................67
Child Safety Locks.........................25
Cigar Lighter............................148
Clean Air Gasoline........................299
Cleaning
Wheels...............................379
Windshield Wiper Blades..................358
Climate Control..........................191
Manual..............................191
Clutch.................................371
Clutch Fluid.............................371
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance..............190
Compact Spare Tire........................285
Connector
UCI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..187
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)..........187
Contract, Service..........................412
Coolant (Antifreeze).......................397
422 INDEX
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Pretensioners
Seat Belts..............................40
Radial Ply Tires..........................281
Radio Operation..........................190
Rear Camera............................134
Rear Liftgate (Sedan).......................29
Rear Window Features.....................160
Reclining Rear Seats.......................103
Recorder, Event Data.......................60
Recreational Towing.......................306
Reformulated Gasoline.....................299
Refrigerant..............................355
Reminder, Seat Belt.........................33
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
FCC General Information..................21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls.........188
Replacement Bulbs........................390
Replacement Keys.........................15
Replacement Parts.........................348
Replacement Tires.........................289
Reporting Safety Defects....................413
Restraints, Child...........................61
Restraints, Occupant........................31
Rotation, Tires...........................292
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle..................85
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle.................87
Safety Defects, Reporting....................413
Safety, Exhaust Gas.........................84
Safety Information, Tire.....................266
Safety Tips...............................83
Schedule, Maintenance.....................402
Seat Belt
Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode.......43
Engage The Automatic Locking Mode.........43
Lap/Shoulder Belts.......................34
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting...............39
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Pregnant Women........................40
Seat Belt Extender.......................39
Seat Belt Pretensioner.....................40
Seat Belt Reminder.......................33
Seat Belt System.........................31
Seat Belt Maintenance......................383
Seat Belt Reminder.........................33
Seat Belts................................33
Child Restraint..........................61
Extender..............................39
Front Seat.............................33
Inspection.............................85
Operating Instructions....................37
Pregnant Women........................40
Pretensioners...........................40
Rear Seat..............................34
Untwisting Procedure.....................39
Seats
Fold and Tumble Rear....................103
Reclining..............................99
Security Alarm............................15
SENTRY KEY®
FCC General Information..................15
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)....................14
Service Assistance.........................410
Service Contract..........................412
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Indicator) . .172
Service Manuals..........................414
Service Reminder Indicator..................175
Shift Lever Override.......................339
Shoulder Belts............................34
Signals, Turn.............................87
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)...................290
Snow Tires..............................283
Spare Tire...............................285
Spark Plugs.............................398
Speed Control (Cruise Control)................123
Speedometer.............................167
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INDEX 431