2014 FIAT 500L LIVING seat adjustment

STEERING LOCK
Engagement:when the key is in position STOP,
remove the key and turn the steering wheel until it is
locked.
Disengagement:move the steering wheel slightly
as you turn the ignition key to MAR.
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 non-compliance of the car with type-
approval requirements.
WARNING
Never remove the key while the car is
moving.The steering wheel will lock
as soon as it is turned.This holds true for cars
being towed as well.
SEATS
WARNING
All adjustments must be made with the
car stationary.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.
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FRONT SEATS
Lengthwise adjustment
Lift lever A fig. 19 (on the inner side of the seat) and
push the seat forwards or backwards: in driving
position your arms should rest on the rim of the
steering wheel.
WARNING
Once you have released the adjustment
lever, always check that the seat is
locked on the guides by trying to move it back
and for th. If the seat is not locked into place,
it may unexpectedly slide and cause the driver
to lose control of the car.Height adjustment
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Move lever B fig. 20 upwards or downwards to
achieve the required height.
IMPORTANT Carry out the adjustment while sitting
on the seat involved (driver side or passenger side).
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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HEADLIGHTSLIGHT BEAM DIRECTION
The correct alignment of the headlights is important
for the comfort and safety of not only the driver
but all other road users. This is also covered by
a specific rule of the highway code.
The headlights must be correctly aligned to
guarantee the best visibility conditions for all drivers
while travelling with headlights on.
Contact a Fiat Dealership to have the headlights
checked and adjusted, if necessary.
Check beam alignment every time the load or its
distribution changes.
HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT CORRECTOR
This device works with the ignition key in the MAR
position and the dipped headlights on.Headlight alignment adjustment
Press the
or
buttons to adjustfig. 106. The
adjustment position is shown on the display.
Position 0 - one or two persons on the front seats
Position1-4persons
Position2-4persons + load in the luggage
compartment
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.
FOG LIGHT ALIGNMENT
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Contact a Fiat Dealership to have the headlights
checked and adjusted, if necessary.
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