2014 FIAT 500L LIVING maintenance

Backrest angle adjustment
Operate lever C fig. 21 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).
Positioning the passenger seat as a table.
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Move the seat fully backwards by operating lever A
(see "Lengthwise adjustment"), operate lever C, fold
the backrest down to the cushion then release
lever C.
It is advisable to carry out this procedure from the
outside, with the left hand.
Before tilting the front passenger seat
table fully, remove any objects laid on it .
WARNING
Do not move the front passenger seat
table if a child is seated on the same or
sitting in the suitable child restraint system.
fig. 21
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Electric lumbar adjustment
(for versions/markets, where provided)
With key at MAR-ON press button A fig. 22 to
operate the lumbar area supporting device for
regulating comfort level when driving.
Release the button when you reach the desired
position.
Electric seat heating
(for versions/markets, where provided)
With the key turned to MAR-ON, press button B to
switch the function on/off.
When the function is enabled, the LED on the
button switches on.
IMPORTANT If this function is activated with engine
off the battery may run down.Driver's side seat armrest
(for versions/markets, where provided)
On some versions the driver's side seat is equipped
with an armrest.
The armrest can be raised/lowered by acting in the
direction shown by the arrows (see fig. 23).
fig. 22
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Storage compartment
Behind the front seat backrest there is a storage
compartment fig. 24.
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Ta b l e
(for versions/markets, where provided)
On some versions, behind the front seat backrest
there is a folding support surface A fig. 25 equipped
with cup/can holders. To fold the support surface
operate point B.

In the rear of the backrests there is also an object
retaining net C.
IMPORTANT Do not place objects heavier than 3 kg
on the supporting surface: for safety reasons the
supporting surface is detached from its housing when
subject to higher loads.
WARNING
Do not travel with the supporting
surface open: always make sure it is
correctly closed.SLIDING AND FOLDING REAR SEATS
Lengthwise adjustment
Raise lever A fig. 26, gripping it in the central area
and push the seat forwards or backwards.
The two parts of the seat can be adjusted
individually.
fig. 26
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Backrest angle adjustment
Raise lever B fig. 27 and adjust the backrest angle,
accompanying it with the movement of the torso.
The backrest can be further folded to improve
driving comfort.
To increase the room between seat and parcel shelf
grab tab C fig. 28 on the parcel shelf and secure it on
the magnetic device D, then operate lever B to
bring the backrest in the desired position.Rear armrest
(for versions/markets, where provided)
To use the armrest fig. 29, lower it as shown in the
figure.
fig. 27
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fig. 28
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HEAD RESTRAINTSFRONT
They are height-adjustable: to adjust them, operate
as follows.
Upwards adjustment: raise the head restraint until it
clicks into place.
Downwards adjustment: press button A fig. 30 and
lower the head restraint.
Proceed as follows to remove the head restraints:
❒raise the head restraints to their maximum height;
❒press buttons A and B (at the side of the two
head restraint supports), then remove the head
restraints by pulling them upwards.REAR
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Two height-adjustable head restraints are provided
for the rear seats. On some versions a head restraint
is also provided for the central seat.
Upwards adjustment: raise the head restraint until it
clicks into place.
Downwards adjustment: press button A fig. 31 and
lower the head restraint.
Proceed as follows to remove the head restraints:
❒raise the head restraints to their maximum height;
❒press buttons A and B fig. 31 at the side of the
two supports, then remove the head restraints
by pulling them upwards.
IMPORTANT If the rear seats are used, always set
the head restraints in the "completely raised"
position.
fig. 30
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STEERING WHEELThe steering wheel can be adjusted both axially and
vertically.
To adjust, move lever A fig. 32 downwards to
position 1, then adjust the steering wheel to the
most suitable position and lock it in position by
moving lever A to position 2.
WARNING
All adjustments must be carried out only
with the car stationary and engine off.
WARNING
It is absolutely forbidden to carr y out
any after-market operation involving
steering system or steering column
modifications (e.g. installation of anti-theft
device) that could badly affect performance and
safety, invalidate the warranty and also result
in the car not meeting type-approval
requirements.
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REAR VIEW MIRRORSINTERIOR MIRROR
The mirror is fitted with a safety device that causes
its release in the event of a violent impact with
the passenger.
Operate lever A fig. 33 to adjust the mirror into two
different positions: normal or anti-glare.
ELECTROCHROMIC INTERIOR MIRROR
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Some versions feature an electrochromic mirror
fig. 34 with an ON/OFF switch to activate/deactivate
the electrochromic function.
When reverse gear is engaged, the mirror is
automatically set for daytime use.DOOR MIRRORS
Manual adjustment
From the inside of the car, operate lever A fig. 35 to
adjust the mirror.
fig. 33
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