2016 FIAT 500E child seat

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.
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 seriously
injured or killed.
•
Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.
92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

WARNING!
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Never leave the Key
(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
Fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location acces-
sible to children. 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 passen-
gers are properly secured.
• Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof.
Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or any
object to project through the sunroof opening.
Injury may result.
Power Sunroof Switch
130 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 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 gear selector.
• 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.
Single-Speed Transmission
The transmission must be in the PARK or NEUTRAL
position before you can start the vehicle. Apply the
brakes when selecting a transmission gear from Park.
NOTE: You must press the brake pedal before selecting
a transmission gear.
Normal Starting
Turn the key to the START position while your vehicle is
in PARK. When the ignition key is turned to the START
and then released to the RUN position, a chime will
sound and the “READY” indicator in the EVIC will
illuminate to indicate the 500e’s Electric Drive System has
started. When the “READY” indicator is illuminated
your 500e is ready to be driven.
206 STARTING AND OPERATING

Body Mechanism Lubrication.................301
B-Pillar Location ......................... .234
Brake Assist System ...................... .222
Brake Fluid ............................ .328
Brake, Parking .......................... .218
Brakes ................................ .304
Brake System ........................... .304
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... .220
Master Cylinder ....................... .305
Parking ............................. .218
Warning Light ........................ .148
Bulb Replacement ..................... .323, 325
Bulbs, Light .......................... .95, 323
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .328
Cargo Area Features ...................... .138
Car Washes ............................ .307
Cellular Phone .......................... .194
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .229Checking Your Vehicle For Safety
...............92
Checks, Safety ............................92
Child Restraint ............................73
Child Restraints Booster Seats ...........................78
Child Restraints .........................73
Child Seat Installation .....................89
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt ........86
Infants And Child Restraints ................76
Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint ....85
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belt ..................................87
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......80
Older Children And Child Restraints ..........76
Seating Positions ........................79
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .309
Climate Control ......................... .195
Clutch ................................ .305
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PretensionersSeat Belts ..............................55
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .242
Radio Frequency General Information ...................35, 40
Radio Operation ......................... .194
Rear Liftgate (Sedan) .......................44
Rear Window Features .....................140
Recorder, Event Data .......................71
Recreational Towing ...................... .261
Release, Hood ........................... .109
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................47
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Disarm The Alarm .......................36
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .........192
Replacement Bulbs ....................... .323
Replacement Keys .........................35
Replacement Parts ........................ .290Replacement Tires
........................ .250
Reporting Safety Defects ....................343
Restraints, Child ...........................73
Restraints, Occupant ........................45
Rotation, Tires .......................... .253
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ..................93
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle .................95
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................343
Safety Information, Tire .....................227
Safety Tips ...............................92
Schedule, Maintenance .....................332
Seat Belt Energy Management Feature ................56
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation ................51
Lap/Shoulder Belts .......................49
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ...............53
Pregnant Women ........................55
Seat Belt Extender .......................54
354 INDEX

Seat Belt Pretensioner.....................55
Seat Belt Reminder .......................47
Seat Belt System .........................45
Seat Belt Maintenance ..................... .313
Seat Belt Reminder .........................47
Seat Belts ............................ .47, 93
Child Restraint ..........................73
Extender ..............................54
Front Seat ....................... .47, 49, 51
Inspection .............................93
Operating Instructions ....................51
Pregnant Women ........................55
Pretensioners ...........................55
Rear Seat ..............................49
Reminder ............................ .146
Untwisting Procedure .....................53
Seats ................................. .104
Adjustment .......................... .104
Heated .............................. .108Security Alarm
Disarm The System .......................36
Security Alarm ..........................35
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..............328
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................34
Service Assistance ........................ .339
Service Contract ......................... .341
Service Manuals ......................... .344
Shoulder Belts ............................49
Signals, Turn ...................... .95, 112, 164
Snow Tires ............................. .244
Spare Tire ....................... .245, 246, 247
Speed Control Accel/Decel .......................... .123
Resume ............................. .122
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................120
Starting ............................... .206
Steering Power .............................. .217
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