warning FIAT 500X 2014 2.G User Guide

NOTE:The Emergency Key can be inserted into the
door lock cylinder in either direction.
WARNING!
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children
to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
severely injured or killed. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake
pedal, or the gear selector. Do not leave the key
fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location acces-
sible to children, and do not leave the ignition of
a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter- N-Go in
the ON/RUN mode. A child could start the ve-
hicle, operate power windows, other controls, or
move the vehicle.
• Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up
may cause them to be severely injured or killed.
Emergency Key Release
1 — Emergency Key Release Button
2 — Emergency Key 42 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

NOTE:
•When the child lock system is engaged, the door can
only be opened by using the outside door handle
even though the inside door lock is in the unlocked
position.
• After disengaging the Child-Protection Door Lock
system, always test the door from the inside to make
certain it is in the desired position. •
After engaging the Child-Protection Door Lock sys-
tem, always test the door from the inside to make
certain it is in the desired position.
• For emergency exit with the system engaged, rotate
the lock button to the unlocked position, roll down
the window, and open the door with the outside door
handle.
WARNING!
Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision.
Remember that the rear doors can only be opened
from the outside when the Child-Protection locks
are engaged.
Child-Protection Door Lock Location
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SEATS
Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the
vehicle.
WARNING!
•It is 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. In a collision, people riding in these areas
are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.
Manual Adjustment Front Seats
Manual Front Seat Forward/Rearward Adjustment
On models equipped with manual seats, the forward/
rearward adjusting bar is located at the front of the
seats, near the floor.
While sitting in the seat, lift up on the bar and move the
seat forward or rearward. Release the bar once you have
Manual Seat Adjustment Levers
1 — Forward/Rearward Adjustment Bar
2 — Seat Height Adjustment Lever
3 — Recline Lever
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reached the desired position. Then, using body pres-
sure, move forward and rearward on the seat to be sure
that the seat adjusters have latched.
WARNING!
•Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat
could cause you to lose control. The seat belt
might not be adjusted properly and you could be
injured. Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is
parked.
• 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 and be seriously or even fatally injured. Use
the recliner only when the vehicle is parked. Height Adjustment
The front driver and passenger seats height can be
raised or lowered by using a lever, located on the
outboard side of the seat. Pull upward on the lever to
raise the seat height or push downward on the lever to
lower the seat height.
Recline Adjustment
To adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on the
outboard side of the seat, lean back to the desired
position and release the lever. To return the seatback, lift
the lever, lean forward and release the lever.4
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Power Lumbar Adjustment
Push the switch forward or rearward to increase or
decrease the lumbar support. Push the switch upward
or downward to raise or lower the lumbar support.
Heated Seats — If Equipped
The heated seat switches are located on the instrument
panel.
You can choose between two heating levels:
•Push the heated seat button
once to turn the HI
setting on.
• Push the heated seat buttona second time to
turn the LO setting on.
• Push the heated seat buttona third time to turn
the heating elements off.
If the HI-level setting is selected, the system will
automatically switch to LO-level after approximately
145 minutes of continuous operation. At that time, the
display will change from HI to LO, indicating the
change. The LO-level setting will turn off automatically
after approximately 60 minutes.
NOTE: The engine must be running for the heated
seats to operate. Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start
Vehicles equipped with Remote Start, the heated seats
can be programmed to come on during a Remote Start
until the ignition switch is cycled to the RUN position.
Auto On Comfort — If Equipped
If the external temperature is below 40 °F (5 °C) at each
start-up of the vehicle the heated seat functionality of
the driver’s seat is turned on to HI-level.
WARNING!
•
Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin
because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabe-
tes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use,
exhaustion or other physical condition must exer-
cise care when using the seat heater. It may cause
burns even at low temperatures, especially if used
for long periods of time.
• Do not place anything on the seat or seatback that
insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cush-
ion. This may cause the seat heater to overheat.
Sitting in a seat that has been overheated could
cause serious burns due to the increased surface
temperature of the seat.
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Rear Seats
The split rear seat increases the storage of the rear cargo
area.
NOTE:
•Prior to folding the rear seat down, it may be
necessary to position the front seat to its mid-track
position. Be sure that the front seats are fully upright
and positioned forward, this will allow the rear seat
to fold down easily.
• You may experience deformation in the seat cushion
from the seat belt buckles if the seats are left folded
for an extended period of time. This is normal and by
simply opening the seats to the open position, over
time the seat cushion will return to its normal shape.
WARNING!
• 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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WARNING!
Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into
position. If the seatback is not securely locked into
position the seat will not provide the proper stabil-
ity for child seats and/or passengers. An improperly
latched seat could cause serious injury.
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 thetop of the head restraint is located above the top of your
ear.
WARNING!
•
All occupants, including the driver, should not
operate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the
head restraints are placed in their proper posi-
tions in order to minimize the risk of neck injury
in the event of a crash.
• Head restraints should never be adjusted while
the vehicle is in motion. Driving a vehicle with
the head restraints improperly adjusted or re-
moved could cause serious injury or death in the
event of a collision.
Front Head Restraints
Your vehicle is equipped with driver and passenger
head restraints.
To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head
restraint. To lower the head restraint, push the adjust-
ment button, located on the base of the head restraint,
and push downward on the head restraint.
To remove the head restraint recline the backrest of the
seat to avoid interference with the roof. Raise the head
Rear Seat Latch
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restraint as far as it can go then push the release button
and adjustment button at the base of each post while
pulling the head restraint up. To reinstall the head
restraint, put the head restraint posts into the holes and
push downward. Then adjust it to the appropriate
height.
NOTE:Do not reposition the head restraint 180 de-
grees to the incorrect position in an attempt to gain
additional clearance to the back of the head.WARNING!
• A loose head restraint thrown forward in a colli-
sion or hard stop could cause serious injury or
death to occupants of the vehicle. Always securely
stow removed head restraints in a location out-
side the occupant compartment.
• ALL the head restraints MUST be reinstalled in
the vehicle to properly protect the occupants.
Follow the re-installation instructions above prior
to operating the vehicle or occupying a seat.
Rear Head Restraints
Your vehicle is equipped with two outboard head
restraints and one center head restraint for its rear
passengers. The rear head restraints can be raised or
lowered. When the center seat is being occupied, the
head restraint should be in the raised position. When
there are no occupants in the center seat, the head
restraint can be lowered for maximum visibility for the
driver.
To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head
restraint. To lower the head restraint, push the adjust-
ment button, located at the base of the head restraint,
and push downward on the head restraint.
Front Head Restraint
1 — Adjustment Button
2 — Release Button 54 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

To remove the head restraint, raise it as far as it can go
then push the release button and adjustment button at
the base of each post while pulling the head restraint
up. To reinstall the head restraint, put the head restraint
posts into the holes and push downward. Then adjust it
to the appropriate height.
NOTE:Do not reposition the head restraint 180 de-
grees to the incorrect position in an attempt to gain
additional clearance to the back of the head.WARNING!
• A loose head restraint thrown forward in a colli-
sion or hard stop could cause serious injury or
death to occupants of the vehicle. Always securely
stow removed head restraints in a location out-
side the occupant compartment.
• ALL the head restraints MUST be reinstalled in
the vehicle to properly protect the occupants.
Follow the re-installation instructions above prior
to operating the vehicle or occupying a seat.
STEERING WHEEL
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
This feature allows you to tilt the steering column
upward or downward. It also allows you to lengthen or
shorten the steering column. The tilt/telescoping lever
is located below the steering wheel at the end of the
steering column.
Rear Head Restraint
1 — Adjustment Button
2 — Release Button
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To unlock the steering column, push the tilt/telescoping
lever downward (toward the floor). To tilt the steering
column, move the steering wheel upward or downward
as desired. To lengthen or shorten the steering column,
pull the steering wheel outward or push it inward as
desired.
To lock the steering column in position, pull the tilt/
telescoping lever upward until fully engaged.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering column while driving.
Adjusting the steering column while driving or
driving with the steering column unlocked, could
cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
Failure to follow this warning may result in serious
injury or death.
Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped
The steering wheel contains a heating element that
helps warm your hands in cold weather. The heated
steering wheel has only one temperature setting. Once
the heated steering wheel switch
has been turned
on, it will operate for an average of 80 minutes or
more before automatically shutting off. This time
may vary depending on the environmental tempera-
ture. The heated steering wheel can shut off early or
may not turn on when the steering wheel is already
warm. The heated steering wheel control button is
located on the center of the instrument panel below
the climate controls.
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel
1 — Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel Lever
2 — Locked Position
3 — Unlocked Position 56 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE