driver seat adjustment FIAT 500X 2019 Owner handbook (in English)

SEATS
FRONT SEATS WITH
MANUAL ADJUSTMENT
11)
4)
Longitudinal adjustment
Lift lever A fig. 15 and push the seat
forwards or backwards.
12)
IMPORTANT Carry out the adjustment
while sitting on the seat involved (driver
side or passenger side).
Height adjustment
Move lever B upwards or downwards to
achieve the required height.
IMPORTANT Carry out the adjustment
while sitting on the seat involved (driver
side or passenger side).
Backrest angle adjustment
Move lever C to adjust the backrest
angle, accompanying it with the
movement of the torso (operate the
lever until the desired position is
reached, then release it).
Electric lumbar adjustment
When the ignition device is at MAR,
press button A fig. 16 to adjust the
lumbar area support, until the maximum
driving comfort is achieved.
ELECTRICALLY
ADJUSTABLE FRONT
SEATS
(where provided)
5)
The buttons for electrical seat
adjustment are on the outer side of the
seat, near the floor.
These buttons can be used to adjust
the height, the lengthwise position in
relation to the vehicle and the angle of
the backrest.
Height adjustment
Use the front or rear part of the switch
A fig. 17 to modify the height and/or the
angle of the seat cushion.
Longitudinal adjustment
Push switch A forwards or backwards
to move the seat in the corresponding
direction.
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Backrest angle adjustment
Push switch B forwards or backwards
to adjust the backrest in the
corresponding direction.
Electric lumbar adjustment
Use the joystick C to actuate the
lumbar area device until the maximum
driving comfort is achieved.
IMPORTANT The electrical adjustment
is only allowed when the ignition device
is turned to MAR and for about
20 minutes after it is turned to STOP.
With the ignition device in the STOP
position, the electric adjustment of the
seats is immediately blocked when the
car is locked from the outside.
FRONT SEAT ELECTRIC
HEATING
(where provided)
With ignition device in the MAR
position, press buttons
fig. 18 on the
dashboard.You can select two heating levels:
“minimum heating”: one orange LED
lit on the buttons;
"maximum heating": two orange
LEDs lit on the buttons.
After selecting one heating level, you
need to wait for a few minutes until
warm air flows into the compartment.
When the "maximum heating" setting is
selected, the heater produces a
boosted heat level for the first minutes
of operation.
IMPORTANT To preserve the battery
charge, this function cannot be
activated when the engine is off.
Auto On Comfort
(where provided)
The electric heated driver seat is
switched on automatically to "maximum
heating" whenever the engine is startedand the outside temperature is lower
than 4.4°C. This function can be
activated and deactivated using the
Uconnect™system Menu.
REAR SEATS
Partial extension of the boot (1/3 or
2/3)
13)
6)
remove the rear shelf;
completely lower the rear seat head
restraints;
move the seat belt to the side,
making sure that it is fully extended and
not twisted;
operate release device A fig. 19 to
fold the required backrest section. After
release a red mark is visible.
Accompany the backrest during folding.
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Repositioning the backrests
Move the seat belts to the side, making
sure that they are correctly extended
and not twisted.
Raise the backrests and push them
back until the locking click of both
retainers is heard. Visually check that
the red marks have disappeared from
the release devices A fig. 19. The red
marks indicate that the backrest is not
secured.
WARNING
11)All adjustments must be made with the
car stationary.
12)Once you have released the
adjustment lever, always check that the
seat is locked on the guides by trying to
move it back and forth. If the seat is not
locked into place, it may unexpectedly slide
and cause the driver to lose control of the
car.
13)Make sure the backrests are properly
secured at both sides (not visible "red
notches) to prevent them from moving
forward, in the event of sharp braking, with
possible impact with of the passengers.
IMPORTANT
4)The fabric upholstery of the seats has
been designed to withstand long-term wear
deriving from normal use of the car. Some
precautions are however required. Avoid
prolonged and/or excessive rubbing
against clothing accessories such as metal
buckles and Velcro strips which, by
applying a high pressure on the fabric in a
small area, could cause it to break, thereby
damaging the upholstery.
5)Do not arrange objects beneath the
electrically adjustable seat and do not
impede its movement, since the controls
may be damaged. The fabric upholstery of
the seats has been designed to withstand
long-term wear deriving from normal use of
the car. Some precautions are however
required. Avoid prolonged and/or excessive
rubbing against clothing accessories such
as metal buckles and Velcro strips which,
by applying a high pressure on the fabric in
a small area, could cause it to break,
thereby damaging the upholstery. They
may also restrict the seat travel.
6)Before tilting the backrest, remove any
objects on the seat cushion.
HEAD RESTRAINTS
FRONT
14)
Adjustment
They can be adjusted to 4 height
positions (completely raised /
2 intermediate positions / completely
lowered).
Upward adjustment: raise the head
restraint until it clicks into place.
Downward adjustment: press button A
fig. 20 and lower the head restraint.
Removal
Proceed as follows to remove the head
restraint:
tilt the backrest (to prevent it from
coming into contact with the roof);
press both buttons A and B fig. 20 at
the side of the two supports, then
remove the head restraint.
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IMPORTANT Always reposition the
head restraints if they have been
removed before starting to drive
normally.
REAR
14)
Adjustment
Three head restraints that can be
height-adjusted to 3 positions
(completely raised / intermediate /
completely lowered) are provided for
the rear seats
Upward adjustment: raise the head
restraint until it clicks into place.
On some versions, the label
fig. 21 reminds the user of the centre
rear seat to adjust the headrest in a
correct position, pulling it upward in
both preset positions.
IMPORTANT The headrests must be
placed in rest position (fully lowered) to
guarantee visibility to the driver.
Downward adjustment: press button A
fig. 22 and lower the head restraint.
Removal
Proceed as follows to remove the head
restraint:
raise the head restraint to its
maximum height;
press buttons A and B fig. 22 at the
side of the two supports, then remove
the head restraint.
IMPORTANT Always reposition the
head restraints if they have been
removed before starting to drive
normally.
WARNING
14)Head restraints must be adjusted so
that the head, rather than the neck, rests
on them. Only in this case they can protect
your head correctly. Any removed head
restraints must be repositioned correctly, in
order to protect the occupants in the event
of impact: follow the instructions above.
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To adjust rotate ring nut A fig. 30.
Position 0: 1 or 2 occupants on
front seats;
Position 1: 4 or 5 occupants
Position 2: 4 or 5 occupants+ load
in the boot
Position 3: driver + maximum
admissible load stowed only in the
luggage compartment.
IMPORTANT Check the headlight
alignment each time the weight of the
load transported changes.INSTRUMENT PANEL AND
CONTROL BUTTON
GRAPHIC BRIGHTNESS
ADJUSTMENT
With side lights or headlights on, turn
ring nut B fig. 30 upwards to increase
light brightness of the instrument panel
and of the control button graphics, or
turn the ring nut downwards to
decrease it.
WARNING
18)The daytime running lights are an
alternative to the dipped headlights for
driving during the daytime in countries
where it is compulsory to have lights on
during the day; where it is not compulsory,
the use of daytime running lights is
permitted.
19)Daytime running lights cannot replace
dipped beam headlights when driving at
night or through tunnels. The use of
daytime running lights is governed by the
highway code of the country in which you
are driving. Comply with legal
requirements.
INTERIOR LIGHTS
FRONT ROOF LIGHT
Switch A fig. 31 is used to switch on/off
the roof light bulbs.
Switch A positions:
central position: lights B and E
switch on/off when the doors are
opened/closed;
pressed to the left (OFF): lights B and
E are always switched off;
pressed to the right (): lights B
and E are always switched on.
The lights switch on/off gradually.
Switch C switches light B on/off.
Switch D switches light E on/off.
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HEADLIGHT ALIGNMENT
ADJUSTMENT
Headlight alignment corrector
The headlight alignment corrector
operates with ignition device at MAR
and dipped headlights on.

MAIN MENU
The Menu includes the following items:
SPEED
TRIP
DRIVE MODE SELECTOR (where
provided) / GSI
VEHICLE INFO
DRIVER ASSIST
AUDIO
PHONE
NAVIGATION
ALERTS
VEHICLE SET-UP
Vehicle setup (Change car settings)
This menu item allows you to change
the settings for:
Vehicle off (where provided);
Display;
Units;
Clock & Date;
Safety;
Safety & Assistance;
Lights;
Doors & Locks.
“Vehicle off” (where provided)
This is used to switch off the engine in
the event of a Keyless Enter-N-Go
system fault, following the procedure
described on the display.Display
By selecting item "Display" you can
access the settings/information
regarding: "Language", "See phone",
"See navigation", "Automatic Trip B
reset", “Drive Mode Selector Repetition”
(where provided), "Display settings".
Units
Select item "Units" to choose the unit of
measurement between: "Imperial",
"Metric", "Custom".
Clock & Date
Select item "Clock & Date" to make the
following adjustments: "Set time", "Time
format", "Set date".
Safety
Select item "Security" to make the
following adjustments: "Passenger
AIRBAG", "Speed beep", "Seat belt
buzzer", "Hill Hold Control".
"Passenger AIRBAG" adjustment allows
you to activate/deactivate the
passenger airbag:
Passenger's protection active:
the
ONLED comes on constantly in
the instrument panel dashboard.
Passenger's protection not
active: the
OFFLED comes on
constantly in the instrument panel
dashboard.Safety & Assistance
For possible adjustments see
paragraphUconnect™in the
dedicated chapter.
Lights
Select item "Lights" to make the
following adjustments: "Interior Ambient
lighting", "Headlight sensor", "Follow
me", "Headlights while opening", "Auto
high beams", "Daytime Lights",
"Cornering lights".
Doors & Locks
Select item "Doors & Locks" to make
the following adjustments: "Autoclose",
"Aut. unl. on exit", "Flsh.Light w/Lock",
"Horn with Lock", "Horn with remote
start", "Remote unlock", "Door Unlock"
(versions with Keyless Entry), "Keyless
Entry".
NOTE With theUconnect™system,
some Menu items are shown and
managed on the display of the latter
and not on the instrument panel display
(refer to the Multimedia chapter or to
the supplement available online).
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63)The iTPMS does not relieve the driver
from the obligation to check the tyre
pressure every month; it is not even to be
considered a replacing system for
maintenance or a safety system.
64)Tyre pressure must be checked with
tyres cold. Should it become necessary for
whatever reason to check pressure with
warm tyres, do not reduce pressure even
though it is higher than the prescribed
value, but repeat the check when tyres are
cold
65)The iTPMS cannot indicate sudden tyre
pressure drops (e.g. if a tyre bursts). In this
case, stop the vehicle, braking with caution
and avoiding abrupt steering.
66)The system only warns that the tyre
pressure is low: it is not able to inflate
them.
67)Insufficient tyre inflation increases fuel
consumption, reduces the tread duration
and may affect the capacity to drive safely.
IMPORTANT
22)The system may have limited or absent
operation due to weather conditions such
as: heavy rain, hail, thick fog, heavy snow.
23)The section of the bumper before the
sensor must not be covered with
adhesives, auxiliary headlights or any other
object.
24)System intervention might be
unexpected or delayed when other vehicles
transport loads projecting from the side,
above or from the rear, with respect to the
normal size of the vehicle.25)Operation can be adversely affected by
any structural change made to the vehicle,
such as a modification to the front
geometry, tyre change, or a heavier load
than the standard load of the vehicle.
26)Incorrect repairs made on the front part
of the vehicle (e.g. bumper, chassis) may
alter the position of the radar sensor, and
adversely affect its operation. Go to a Fiat
Dealership for any operation of this type.
27)Do not tamper with nor carry out any
intervention on the radar sensor or on the
camera on the windscreen. In the event of
a sensor failure, contact a Fiat Dealership.
28)When towing a trailer (with modules
installed after purchasing the vehicle), a
vehicle or during loading manoeuvres on a
vehicle transporter (or in vehicle for
transport), the system must be deactivated
via theUconnect™system.
29)Do not wash with high-pressure jets in
the bumper lower area: in particular do not
operate on the system's electrical
connector.
30)Be careful in the case of repairs and
new paintings in the area around the
sensor (panel covering the sensor on the
left side of the bumper). In the event of a
frontal impact the sensor may automatically
deactivate and display a warning to indicate
that the sensor needs to be repaired. Even
without a malfunction warning, deactivate
the system operation if you think that the
position of the radar sensor has changed
(e.g. due to low-speed frontal impact as
during parking manoeuvres). In these
cases, go to a Fiat Dealership to have the
radar sensor realigned or replaced.
OCCUPANT
PROTECTION
SYSTEMS
The most important safety equipment
of the vehicle comprises the following
protection systems:
seat belts;
SBR (Seat Belt Reminder) system;
head restraints;
child restraint systems;
front airbags and side bags.
Read the information given the following
pages with the utmost care. It is of
fundamental importance that the
protection systems are used in the
correct way to guarantee the maximum
possible safety level for the driver and
the passengers.
For the description of the head restraint
adjustment see paragraph "Head
restraints" in chapter "Knowing your
vehicle".
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SEAT BELTS
All vehicle seats are equipped with seat
belts with three anchor points and a
retractor.
The retractor mechanism operates
locking the belt in the event of sharp
braking or strong deceleration due to
an impact. This allows the belt strap to
slide freely and to adapt to the body of
the occupant. In the event of an
accident, the belt will lock reducing the
risk of impact inside the passenger
compartment and of being projected
outside the vehicle.
The driver is responsible for respecting,
and ensuring that all the other
occupants of the vehicle also respect,
the local laws in force in relation to the
use of the seat belts.
Always fasten the seat belts before
setting off.
USING THE SEAT BELTS
The seat belt should be worn keeping
the torso straight and rested against the
backrest.
To fasten the seat belts, hold tongue A
fig. 63 and insert it into buckle B, until it
clicks into place.On removal of the belt, if it jams, let it
rewind for a short stretch, then pull it
out again without jerking.
To unfasten the seat belts, press button
C fig. 63 and guide the seat belt with
your hand while it is rewinding, to
prevent it from twisting.
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The retractor may lock when the vehicle
is parked on a steep slope: this is
perfectly normal. Furthermore, the
retractor mechanism locks the belt if it
is pulled sharply or in the event of
sudden braking, collisions or
high-speed bends.
Once seated, wear the rear seat belts
as shown in fig. 64.
IMPORTANT When returning the rear
seat from the tilted position to the
normal operating position, take care to
refit the seat belt correctly, in order to
guarantee prompt availability every
time.
ADJUSTING THE SEAT
BELT HEIGHT
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Five different adjustments in height are
possible.
To carry out window height adjustment,
from the top to the bottom, buttons A
fig. 65 (located on both sides of handle
B) must be pressed simultaneously
(towards each other), and the handle
must be slid downwards.
To carry out window height adjustment,
from the top to the bottom, handle B
must be slid (without pressing
anything).
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SAFETY

Always adjust the height of the seat
belts to fit the person wearing it: this
precaution could greatly reduce the risk
of injury in the event of collision.
Correct adjustment is obtained when
the belt passes approximately half way
between the shoulder and the neck.
WARNING
68)Never press button C when travelling.
69)Remember that, in the event of an
accident, the rear seat passengers not
wearing seat belts are exposed to a very
serious risk and also represent a serious
danger for the front seat occupants.
70)Make height adjustment of the seat
belts when the car is stationary.71)After the height adjustment, always
check that the grip is locked in one of the
preset positions. To do this, with button A
released, exert further pressure
downwards to allow the locking device to
click if the grip has not been released in
one of the possible positions.
SBR (Seat Belt
Reminder) SYSTEM
The SBR system warns the passengers
of the front and rear (where provided)
seats if their seat belt is not fastened.
The system signals unfastened seat
belts with visual warnings (warning light
on in the instrument panel and symbols
on the display) and an acoustic signal
(see the following paragraphs).
NOTE To deactivate the acoustic
warning permanently go to a Fiat
Dealership. The acoustic warning can
be reactivated at any time through the
display Menu (see the "Display"
paragraph in the “Knowing the
instrument panel” chapter).
FRONT SEAT BELT
WARNING LIGHT
BEHAVIOUR
When the ignition device is turned to
MAR, warning light
(see fig. 66 )
comes on for a few seconds,
regardless of the status of the front seat
belts.
At speeds under 20 km/h, if the driver
side seat belt or the passenger side
seat belt (with occupant present) is
unfastened, the warning light stays on
constantly.
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82)After installing a child restraint system,
do not move the seat: always remove the
child restraint system before making any
adjustment.
83)Always make sure that the diagonal
section of the seat belt does not pass
under the arms or behind the back of the
child. In the event of an accident the seat
belt will not be able to secure the child,
with the risk of injury, including fatal injury.
Therefore the child must always wear the
seat belt correctly.
84)Do not use the same lower anchorage
to install more than one child restraint
system.
85)If a Universal ISOFIX child seat is not
fixed to all three anchorages, the child seat
will not be able to protect the child
correctly. In a crash, the child could be
seriously or fatally injured.
86)Fit the child restraint system when the
car is stationary. The child restraint system
is correctly fixed to the brackets when you
hear the click. Follow the instructions for
assembly, disassembly and positioning that
the Manufacturer must supply with the
child restraint system.SUPPLEMENTARY
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(SRS) - AIRBAG
The vehicle is equipped with:
front driver airbag;
front passenger airbag;
driver and passenger front side bags
for pelvis, chest and shoulder
protection (Side bags);
front and rear side passenger side
bags for head protection (window bag)
driver's knee bag (where provided).
The location of the airbags on the
vehicle is marked by the word
"AIRBAG" in the middle of the steering
wheel, on the dashboard, on the side
trim or on a label placed next to the
airbag deployment area.
FRONT AIRBAGS
The front driver/passenger airbags and
the driver knee bag (where provided)
protect the front seat occupants in the
event of frontal impacts of medium/high
severity, by placing the bag between
the occupant and the steering wheel or
dashboard.
Therefore non-activation of airbags in
other types of collisions (side impacts,
rear shunts, roll-overs, etc.) does not
indicate a system malfunction.Driver and passenger front airbags are
not a replacement of but
complementary to the seat belts, which
should always be worn, as specified by
law in Europe and most non-European
countries.
In a crash, those not wearing a seat
belt are projected forwards and may
come into contact with the bag which is
still inflating. The protection offered by
the bag is compromised in these
circumstances.
Front airbags may not activate in the
following situations:
frontal impacts against highly
deformable objects not involving the
front surface of the car (e.g. wing
collision against guard rail, etc.);
vehicle wedging under other vehicles
or protective barriers (e.g. trucks or
guard rails).
Failure to deploy in the conditions
described above is due to the fact that
the airbags may not provide any
additional protection compared with
seat belts, so their activation would be
inappropriate.
In these cases, non-deployment does
not indicate a system malfunction.
The driver's and passenger's front
airbags have been designed and
calibrated to protect front seat
occupants wearing seat belts. At their
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