2015 FIAT 500L child restraint

WARNING!
•An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to
increased head motion and possible injury to the
child. Use only the anchorage position directly
behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top
tether strap.
•If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear seat,
make sure the tether strap does not slip into the
opening between the seatbacks as you remove
slack in the strap.
Transporting Pets
Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet.
An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly
injured, or could injure a passenger during panic braking
or in a collision.
Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses
or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts.
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
A long break-in period is not required for the engine and
drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle.
Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km).
After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or
55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the
limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in.
Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri-
mental and should be avoided.
The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a
high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil
changes should be consistent with anticipated climate
conditions under which vehicle operations will occur. For
the recommended viscosity and quality grades, refer to
“Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Ve-
hicle.”
82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

•For proper routing of a Child Seat Tether, refer to
“Occupant Restraints” in “Things to Know Before
Starting Your Vehicle”
WARNING!
The head restraints for all occupants must be prop-
erly adjusted before operating the vehicle or occupy-
ing a seat. Head restraints should never be adjusted
while the vehicle is in motion. Driving a vehicle with
the head restraints improperly adjusted or removed
could cause serious injury or death in the event of an
accident.
OPENING AND CLOSING THE HOOD
To open the hood, two latches must be released to open
the hood.
1. Pull the hood release lever located under the left side
of the instrument panel.
Hood Release Lever
11 0 U N D E R S TA N D I N G T H E F E AT U R E S O F Y O U R V E H I C L E

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

Pregnant Women........................40
Seat Belt Extender.......................39
Seat Belt Pretensioner.....................40
Seat Belt Reminder.......................33
Seat Belt System.........................31
Seat Belt Maintenance......................383
Seat Belt Reminder.........................33
Seat Belts................................33
Child Restraint..........................61
Extender..............................39
Front Seat.............................33
Inspection.............................85
Operating Instructions....................37
Pregnant Women........................40
Pretensioners...........................40
Rear Seat..............................34
Untwisting Procedure.....................39
Seats
Fold and Tumble Rear....................103
Reclining..............................99
Security Alarm............................15
SENTRY KEY®
FCC General Information..................15
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)....................14
Service Assistance.........................410
Service Contract..........................412
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Indicator) . .172
Service Manuals..........................414
Service Reminder Indicator..................175
Shift Lever Override.......................339
Shoulder Belts............................34
Signals, Turn.............................87
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)...................290
Snow Tires..............................283
Spare Tire...............................285
Spark Plugs.............................398
Speed Control (Cruise Control)................123
Speedometer.............................167
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