2015 FIAT 500L child lock

STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both
inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts.
WARNING!
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.
•Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or
others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil-
dren should be warned not to touch the parking
brake, brake pedal or the shift lever.
•Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle (or
in a location accessible to children). A 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. Depress the
brake pedal 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.
224 STARTING AND OPERATING

WARNING!(Continued)
•Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure
those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles,
you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is
running. Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the
parking brake, shift the transmission into PARK,
turn the engine OFF, and remove the ignition key.
Once the key is removed, the transmission is
locked in PARK, securing the vehicle against un-
wanted movement.
•When leaving the vehicle, always remove the igni-
tion key from the vehicle and lock the vehicle.
(Continued)
WARNING!(Continued)
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to
be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal
or the transmission gear selector.
•Do not leave the ignition key in or near the vehicle
(or in a location accessible to children). A child
could operate power windows, other controls, or
move the vehicle.
230 STARTING AND OPERATING

WARNING!(Continued)
•Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure
those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles,
you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is
running. Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the
parking brake, shift the transmission into PARK,
turn the engine OFF, and remove the ignition key.
Once the key is removed, the transmission is
locked in PARK, securing the vehicle against un-
wanted movement.
•When leaving the vehicle, always remove the igni-
tion key from the vehicle and lock the vehicle.
(Continued)
WARNING!(Continued)
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to
be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal
or the shift lever.
•Do not leave the ignition key in or near the vehicle
(or in a location accessible to children). A child
could operate power windows, other controls, or
move the vehicle.
5
STARTING AND OPERATING 235

WARNING!(Continued)
•Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure
those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles,
you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is
running. Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the
parking brake, shift the transmission into PARK,
turn the engine OFF, and remove the ignition key.
Once the key is removed, the transmission is
locked in PARK, securing the vehicle against un-
wanted movement.
•When leaving the vehicle, always remove the igni-
tion key from the vehicle and lock the vehicle.
(Continued)
WARNING!(Continued)
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to
be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal
or the shift lever.
•Do not leave the ignition key in or near the vehicle
(or in a location accessible to children). A child
could operate power windows, other controls, or
move the vehicle.
246 STARTING AND OPERATING

When parking on a hill, it is important to turn the front
wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away
from the curb on an uphill grade. The parking brake
should always be applied whenever the driver is not in
the vehicle.
WARNING!
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.
•Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or
others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil-
dren should be warned not to touch the parking
brake, brake pedal or the shift lever.
(Continued)
WARNING!(Continued)
•Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle or
in a location accessible to children. A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or move
the vehicle.
•Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged
before driving; failure to do so can lead to brake
failure and a collision.
•Always fully apply the parking brake when leav-
ing your vehicle, or it may roll and cause damage or
injury. Also be certain to leave a manual transmis-
sion in REVERSE or first (1st) gear. Failure to do so
may allow the vehicle to roll and cause damage or
injury.
256 STARTING AND OPERATING

Cellular Phone...........................190
Center High Mounted Stop Light..............396
Chains, Tire.............................290
Changing A Flat Tire.......................324
Chart, Tire Sizing.........................268
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .172
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety...............83
Checks, Safety............................83
Child Restraint............................61
Child Restraints
Booster Seats...........................65
Child Restraints.........................61
Child Seat Installation.....................79
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt........75
Infants And Child Restraints................63
Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint.....74
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle
Seat Belt..............................76
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children.......68
Older Children And Child Restraints..........64
Seating Positions........................67
Child Safety Locks.........................25
Cigar Lighter............................148
Clean Air Gasoline........................299
Cleaning
Wheels...............................379
Windshield Wiper Blades..................358
Climate Control..........................191
Manual..............................191
Clutch.................................371
Clutch Fluid.............................371
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance..............190
Compact Spare Tire........................285
Connector
UCI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..187
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)..........187
Contract, Service..........................412
Coolant (Antifreeze).......................397
422 INDEX

Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . .172
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)............173
Traction Control........................263
Turn Signal............................87
Wait to Start...........................175
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)......167
Loading Vehicle
Ti re s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..273
Locks
Child Protection.........................25
Door.................................22
Lubrication, Body.........................358
Lug Nuts...............................312
Maintenance Free Battery....................353
Maintenance, General......................175
Maintenance Procedures....................349
Maintenance Schedule......................402
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine).......172
Manual, Service..........................414
Manual Transmission......................227
Fluid Level Check.......................373
Frequency of Fluid Change................373
Lubricant Selection......................373
Master Cylinder (Brakes)....................371
Mirrors.................................92
Automatic Dimming......................93
Electric Powered.........................95
Electric Remote.........................95
Heated...............................96
Rearview..............................92
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle...............8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System................293
Multi-Function Control Lever.................113
New Vehicle Break-In Period..................82
Occupant Restraints........................31
428 INDEX

Pretensioners
Seat Belts..............................40
Radial Ply Tires..........................281
Radio Operation..........................190
Rear Camera............................134
Rear Liftgate (Sedan).......................29
Rear Window Features.....................160
Reclining Rear Seats.......................103
Recorder, Event Data.......................60
Recreational Towing.......................306
Reformulated Gasoline.....................299
Refrigerant..............................355
Reminder, Seat Belt.........................33
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
FCC General Information..................21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls.........188
Replacement Bulbs........................390
Replacement Keys.........................15
Replacement Parts.........................348
Replacement Tires.........................289
Reporting Safety Defects....................413
Restraints, Child...........................61
Restraints, Occupant........................31
Rotation, Tires...........................292
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle..................85
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle.................87
Safety Defects, Reporting....................413
Safety, Exhaust Gas.........................84
Safety Information, Tire.....................266
Safety Tips...............................83
Schedule, Maintenance.....................402
Seat Belt
Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode.......43
Engage The Automatic Locking Mode.........43
Lap/Shoulder Belts.......................34
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting...............39
430 INDEX