2016 FIAT 500E warning

WARNING!
ALL the head restraints MUST be reinstalled in the vehicle to properly protect the oc-
cupants.Follow the re-installation instructions above prior to operating the vehicle or
occupying a seat.
SEATS
Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the vehicle.
WARNING!
•It is 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.In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to
be seriously injured or killed.
•Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.
Forward/Rearward Adjustment
The adjusting bar is located at the front of the seats, near the floor.
While sitting in the seat, lift up on the bar
and move the seat forward or rearward.
Release the bar once the desired position is
reached.Then, using body pressure, move
forward and rearward on the seat to be
sure that the seat adjusters have latched.
Adjusting Bar
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WARNING!
•Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous.Moving a seat while driving could
result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death.
•Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is
parked.Serious injury or death could result from a poorly adjusted seat belt.
Recline Adjustment
The recline adjustment lever is located on the inboard side of the seat.To recline the
seatback, lift up the recline lever, lean back until the desired position has been reached,
and release the lever.
WARNING!
Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting
against your chest.In a collision you could slide under the seat belt, which could result
in serious injury or death.
Recline Lever
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WARNING!
•Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic
illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or other
physical condition must exercise care when using the seat heater.It may cause
burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time.
•Do not place anything on the seat or seatback that insulates against heat, such as a
blanket or cushion.This may cause the seat heater to overheat.Sitting in a seat
that has been overheated could cause serious burns due to the increased surface
temperature of the seat.
REAR SEATS
Folding Rear Seatback
To fold each rear seatback, push down on the button located on the upper outboard side
of the seat and fold the seatback flat.
NOTE:
Be sure that the front seats are fully up-
right and positioned forward.This will allow
the rear seatback to fold down easily.
Rear Folding Seat Button
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TILT STEERING COLUMN
This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward or downward.The tilt control
lever is located on the left-side of the steering column, below the turn signal controls.
Push down on the lever to unlock the col-
umn.With one hand firmly on the steering
wheel, move the steering column up or
down as desired.Push the lever up to lock
the column firmly in place.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering column while driving.Adjusting the steering column while
driving or driving with the steering column unlocked, could cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle.Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury or
death.
Tilt Lever
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ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL
When engaged, the Electronic Speed Control takes over accelerator operations at speeds
greater than 25 mph (40 km/h).
The Electronic Speed Control buttons are located on the right side of the steering
wheel.
NOTE:
In order to ensure proper operation, the
Electronic Speed Control system has been
designed to shut down if multiple Speed
Control functions are operated at the same
time.If this occurs, the Electronic Speed
Control system can be reactivated by push-
ing the Electronic Speed Control ON/OFF
button and resetting the desired vehicle set
speed.
To Activate
Push the ON/OFF button.The Cruise Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will illumi-
nate.To turn the system off, push the ON/OFF button a second time.The Cruise Indica-
tor Light will turn off.The system should be turned off when not in use.
WARNING!
Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous.Yo u
could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want.You could lose
control and have an accident.Always leave the system OFF when you are not using it.
Electronic Speed Control Buttons
1 — Push ON/OFF
2 — Push Resume +/Accel
3 — Push Set –/Decel
4 — Push Cancel
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The drivers preferred units can be selected through the instrument panel settings if
equipped.Refer to “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in the Owner’s Manual on the
DVD for more information.The speed decrement shown is dependant on the selected
speed unit of U.S.(mph) or Metric (km/h):
U.S. Speed (mph)
•Pushing the SET (-) button once will result in a 1 mph decrease in set speed.Each
subsequent tap of the button results in a decrease of 1 mph.
•If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will continue to decrease until the
button is released, then the new set speed will be established.
Metric Speed (km/h)
•Pushing the SET (-) button once will result in a 1 km/h decrease in set speed.Each
subsequent tap of the button results in a decrease of 1 km/h.
•If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will continue to decrease until the
button is released, then the new set speed will be established.
To Accelerate For Passing
Press the accelerator as you would normally.When the pedal is released, the vehicle will
return to the set speed.
Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills
NOTE:
The Electronic Speed Control system maintains speed up and down hills.A slight speed
change on moderate hills is normal.
On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur so it may be preferable to drive
without Electronic Speed Control.
WARNING!
Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a con-
stant speed.Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose con-
trol and have an accident.Do not use Electronic Speed Control in heavy traffic or on
roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery.
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POWER SUNROOF
The power sunroof roof switch is located in the overhead console.
WARNING!
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Never leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to chil-
dren.Occupants, particularly unattended 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 passengers 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.
To Open
Push and hold the power sunroof switch rearward for approximately one second and the
sunroof will stop at the vented position.Push the switch a second time and hold for ap-
proximately one second and release, the sunroof will open fully, then stop automatically.
This is called “Express Open”.During Express Open operation, any movement of the sun-
roof switch will stop the sunroof.
Power Sunroof Switch
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CYBERSECURITY
Your vehicle may be a connected vehicle and may be equipped with both wired and
wireless networks.These networks allow your vehicle to send and receive information.
This information allows systems and features in your vehicle to function properly.
Your vehicle may be equipped with certain security features to reduce the risk of unau-
thorized and unlawful access to vehicle systems and wireless communications.Vehicle soft-
ware technology continues to evolve over time and FCA US LLC, working with its suppli-
ers, evaluates and takes appropriate steps as needed.Similar to a computer or other
devices, your vehicle may require software updates to improve the usability and perfor-
mance of your systems or to reduce the potential risk of unauthorized and unlawful ac-
cess to your vehicle systems.
The risk of unauthorized and unlawful access to your vehicle systems may still exist, even
if the most recent version of vehicle software (such as Uconnect software) is installed.
WARNING!
•It is not possible to know or to predict all of the possible outcomes if your vehi-
cle’s systems are breached.It may be possible that vehicle systems, including safety
related systems, could be impaired or a loss of vehicle control could occur that
may result in an accident involving serious injury or death.
•ONLY insert media (e.g., USB, SD card, or CD) into your vehicle if it came from a
trusted source.Media of unknown origin could possibly contain malicious software,
and if installed in your vehicle, it may increase the possibility for vehicle systems to
be breached.
•As always, if you experience unusual vehicle behavior, take your vehicle to your
nearest authorized dealer immediately.
NOTE:
•FCA or your dealer may contact you directly regarding software updates.
•To help further improve vehicle security and minimize the potential risk of a security
breach, vehicle owners should:
•Routinely check www.driveuconnect.com/software-update to learn about available
Uconnect software updates.
•Only connect and use trusted media devices (e.g.personal mobile phones, USBs,
CDs).
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