2012 FIAT 500 GUCCI light

Air Bag Warning Light
You will want to have the air bags ready to
inflate for your protection in a collision. The
Air Bag Warning Light monitors the internal
circuits and interconnecting wiring associated
with air bag system electrical components. While the air
bag system is designed to be maintenance free, if any of
the following occurs, have an authorized dealer service
the air bag system immediately.
•The Air Bag Warning Light does not come on during
the four to eight seconds when the ignition switch is
first turned to the ON/RUN position.
•The Air Bag Warning Light remains on after the four to
eight-second interval.
•The Air Bag Warning Light comes on intermittently or
remains on while driving.
NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine
related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint
Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. The air bags may
not be ready to inflate for your protection. Promptly
check the Body Control Module (BCM) fuse block inside
the vehicle for blown fuses. Refer to the label located on
the inside of the fuse block cover for the proper air bag
fuses. See your authorized dealer if the fuse is good.
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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
authorized dealer. If the light stays on, flickers, or comes
on while driving, have the system checked by an autho-
rized dealer.
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 dealer for service if your defroster is
inoperable.
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 theycannot slip out of position and interfere with the pedals
or impair safe operation of your vehicle in other ways.
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 inter-
fering with the pedals or the ability to control the
vehicle.
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Lights
Have someone observe the operation of 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.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid, or
brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be
located and corrected immediately.
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▫Seat Height Adjustment ................. 90
▫ Ez Entry Feature ...................... 90
▫ Memory Feature ...................... 91
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped ............. 91
▫ Head Restraints ...................... 92
 To Open And Close The Hood ............. 94
 Lights .............................. 96
▫ Multifunction Lever ................... 96
▫ Headlights .......................... 96
▫ High Beams ......................... 97
▫ Flash-To-Pass ........................ 97
▫ Parking Lights ....................... 97
▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped ..... 97▫
Turn Signals ......................... 98
▫ Lane Change Assist .................... 98
▫ Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay ........ 98
▫ Interior Lights ....................... 99
▫ Front Fog Lights — If Equipped .......... 100
 Windshield Wipers And Washers .......... 101
▫ Front Windshield Wiper Operation ........ 101
▫ Rear Windshield Wiper ................ 103
 Tilt Steering Column — If Equipped ........ 104
 Electronic Speed Control ................ 105
▫ To Activate ......................... 106
▫ To Set A Desired Speed ................ 106
▫ To Deactivate ....................... 106
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▫To Resume Speed .................... 107
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting .............. 107
▫ To Accelerate For Passing .............. 107
 Rear Park Assist — If Equipped ........... 108
▫ Rear Park Assist Sensors ............... 109
▫ Rear Park Assist Alerts ................ 109
▫ Failure Indications ....................111
▫ Cleaning The Rear Park Assist System ......111
▫ Park Assist System Usage Precautions ......111
 Power Sunroof — If Equipped ............ 114
▫ To Open ........................... 115
▫ To Close ........................... 115
▫ Pinch Protect Override ................ 115 ▫
Wind Buffeting ...................... 115
▫ Emergency Operation ................. 116
▫ Sun Shade — If Equipped .............. 116
 Electrical Power Outlets ................. 117
 Cigar Lighter — If Equipped ............. 119
 Cupholders .......................... 120
 Storage ............................. 121
▫ Glove Box Compartment ............... 121
▫ Passenger Seat Storage — If Equipped ..... 121
 Cargo Area Features ................... 122
 Rear Window Features .................. 123
▫ Rear Window Defroster ................ 123
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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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Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare
from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or
off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror. A light
to the left of the button will illuminate to indicate when
the dimming feature is activated. The sensor to the right
of the button does not illuminate.
NOTE:This feature is disabled when the vehicle is
moving in reverse.
CAUTION!
To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never
spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror.
Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the
mirror clean.
Automatic Dimming Mirror
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LIGHTS
Multifunction Lever
The multifunction lever, located on the left side of the
steering wheel, controls the operation of the headlights,
headlight beam selection, passing light and turn signals.
NOTE:The external lights can only be turned on with
the ignition in the ON/RUN position.
Headlights
Rotate the end of the multifunction lever up-
ward to the first detent for headlight operation.
NOTE:When the headlights are turned on, the Daytime
Running Lights will be deactivated.
Headlight Operation
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