2012 FIAT 500 child seat

To attach a child restraint tether strap:
•Route the tether strap under the head restraint to
provide the most direct path for the strap between the
anchor and the child seat.
•If necessary, move the seat forward to provide better
access to the tether anchor.
•Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the
tether anchor. Remove slack in the tether strap accord-
ing to the child restraint manufacturer ’s instructions.
NOTE: Ensure that the tether strap does not slip into the
opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack in
the strap.
WARNING!
An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to
increased head motion and possible injury to the
child. Use only the anchor position directly behind
the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether
strap.
Tether Straps Routed To Tether Anchors
66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

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 seri-
ously injured or killed.
•Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat
belts.
WARNING! (Continued)
•Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.
Exhaust Gas
WARNING!
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon
monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.
Breathing it can make you unconscious and can
eventually poison you. To avoid breathing (CO),
follow these safety tips:
•Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in
confined areas any longer than needed to move
your vehicle in or out of the area.(Continued)
68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED
The power sunroof roof switch is located in the overhead
console.WARNING!
•Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in
the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat-
tended children, can become entrapped by the
power sunroof while operating the power sunroof
switch. Such entrapment may result in serious
injury or death.
•In a collision, there is a greater risk of being
thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof. You
could also be seriously injured or killed. Always
fasten your seat belt properly and make sure all
passengers are properly secured.
•Do not allow small children to operate the sun-
roof. Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or
any object to project through the sunroof opening.
Injury may result.
Power Sunroof Switch
118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both
inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts.
WARNING!
Never leave children in the vehicle alone. Leaving
unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a
number of reasons. The child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. The child could operate
power windows, other controls or move the vehicle.
Manual Transmission – If Equipped
Apply the parking brake, place the shift lever in NEU-
TRAL, and press the clutch pedal before starting the
vehicle. This vehicle is equipped with a clutch interlock-
ing ignition system. It will not start unless the clutch
pedal is pressed to the floor.
Automatic Transmission – If Equipped
The shift lever must be in the PARK or NEUTRAL
position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes
before shifting to any driving gear.
NOTE:You must press the brake pedal before shifting
out of PARK.
Normal Starting
NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm
engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the
accelerator pedal.
Turn the ignition switch to the AVV (START) position and
release it when the engine starts. If the engine fails to start
within 10 seconds, turn the ignition switch to the STOP
(OFF/LOCK) position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat
the Normal Starting procedure.5
STARTING AND OPERATING 207

B-Pillar Location........................ 242
Battery ............................... 313
Jump Starting ....................... 293
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ..... 20
Belts, Seat .............................. 69
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 316
Brake Assist System ...................... 230
Brake Fluid ............................ 349
Brake System ........................ 228,326
Anti-Lock (ABS) .................. 228,230
Master Cylinder ..................... 327
Parking ........................... 224
Warning Light ....................... 140
Brake, Parking .......................... 224
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 212
Brakes ............................... 326
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 67
Bulbs, Light ............................ 72 Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)
........ 347
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 347
Caps, Filler Fuel .............................. 266
Oil (Engine) ........................ 311
Car Washes ............................ 331
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............68,265
Cargo Area Features ...................... 126
CD (Compact Disc) Player ................. 161
Cellular Phone .......................... 189
Chains, Tire ............................ 253
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 282
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 238
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) .............138,306
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 68
Checks, Safety ........................... 68
Child Restraint ........................ 57,58
Child Restraint Tether Anchors ............... 61
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INDEX 379

Child Seat.............................. 62
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 261
Cleaning Wheels ............................ 333
Climate Control ......................... 190
Clutch ............................... 327
Clutch Fluid ........................... 327
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 189
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 249
Connector UCI .............................. 186
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ....... 186
Contract, Service ........................ 371
Convertible Top Maintenance ............... 336
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................... 347,348
Cooling System ......................... 321
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. 323
Coolant Level .................... 322,325
Disposal of Used Coolant ............... 324 Drain, Flush, and Refill
................ 322
Inspection .......................... 325
Points to Remember ................ 324,325
Pressure Cap ........................ 324
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 322
Corrosion Protection ..................... 330
Cruise Light ........................... 135
Cupholders ............................ 124
Customer Assistance ..................... 369
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 56
Daytime Running Lights ................... 101
Dealer Service .......................... 308
Defroster, Windshield .............70,191,192,198
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 306
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ................ 330
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............. 324
380 INDEX

Preparation for Jacking.................... 287
Pretensioners Seat Belts ........................... 38
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 249
Radio (Sound Systems) .................... 161
Radio Operation ...................... 161,189
Radio Reception ........................ 161
Rear Liftgate (Sedan) ...................... 26
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 56
Recreational Towing ...................... 268
Refrigerant ............................ 315
Release, Hood ........................... 98
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 39
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 187
Replacement Keys ........................ 15
Replacement Parts ....................... 308
Replacement Tires ....................... 252
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 372 Restraints, Child
....................... 57,62
Rotation, Tires .......................... 255
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 69
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 71
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 372
Safety Information, Tire ................... 236
Safety Tips ............................. 68
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 68
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 352
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 336
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 39
Seat Belts .............................. 69
And Pregnant Women .................. 40
Child Restraint ....................... 57
Front Seat .......................... 31
Inspection .......................... 69
Pretensioners ........................ 38
Rear Seat ........................... 31
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INDEX 387