2016 FIAT 500E seat adjustment

Reactive Head Restraints — Front Seats
The front driver and passenger seats are equipped with Reactive Head Restraints.In the
event of a rear impact the Reactive Head Restraints will automatically extend forward
minimizing the gap between the back of the occupant's head and the Reactive Head Re-
straint.
To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head restraint.To lower the head re-
straint, push the adjustment button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push
downward on the head restraint.
The Reactive Head Restraints will automatically return to their normal position following a
rear impact.If the Reactive Head Restraints do not return to their normal position, see
your authorized dealership immediately.
NOTE:
The head restraints should only be removed by qualified technicians, for service purposes
only.If either of the head restraints require removal, see your authorized dealership.
WARNING!
•A loose head restraint thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could cause seri-
ous injury or death to occupants of the vehicle.Always securely stow removed
head restraints in a location outside the occupant compartment.
•ALL the head restraints MUST be reinstalled in the vehicle to properly protect
the occupants.Follow the re-installation instructions above prior to operating the
vehicle or occupying a seat.
•Do not place items over the top of the Reactive Head Restraint, such as coats,
seat covers or portable DVD players.These items may interfere with the opera-
tion of the Reactive Head Restraint in the event of a collision and could result in
serious injury or death.
Rear Head Restraints
To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head restraint.To lower the head re-
straint, push the adjustment button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push
downward on the head restraint.Refer to “Occupant Restraints” in “Things To Know Be-
fore Starting Your Vehicle” in your Owner’s Manual on the DVD for further information
on tether routing.
NOTE:
To remove the head restraint, raise it as far as it can go then push the release button and
the adjustment button at the base of each post while pulling the head restraint up.To
reinstall the head restraint, put the head restraint posts into the holes and push down-
ward.Then adjust the head restraint to the appropriate height.
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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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Seat Height Adjustment
The driver’s seat height can be raised or lowered by using a lever, located on the out-
board side of the seat.Pump the lever upward to raise the seat height, or pump the le-
ver downward to lower the seat height.
EZ Entry Feature
The driver and front passenger seats have an EZ entry feature for rear seat passengers.
Pull forward on the release lever, located on the outboard side of the seatback, dump the
seatback forward, then slide the seat forward to allow access in and out of the rear seat.
Lift the seatback upright and push the seat
rearward to its locked position once the
rear passengers are seated.
Seat Height Lever
EZ Entry Lever
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Radio Operation...............58
Radio (Sound Systems)...........58
Recreational Towing.............82
Refrigerant.................107
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
Disarm The Alarm............21
Replacement Bulbs.............117
Reporting Safety Defects..........118
Rotation, Tires...............116
Schedule, Maintenance...........107
Seat Belt
Engage The Automatic Locking
Mode..................29
Seat Belt Pretensioner.........22
Seat Belt Maintenance...........107
Seat Belts..................22
Adjustable Shoulder Belt........22
Pretensioners..............22
Reminder................84
Seats.....................33
Adjustment...............33
Heated.................36
Security Alarm................88
Disarm The System...........21
Security Alarm..............21
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze).....106
Signals, Turn...............41, 88
Spare Tire............113, 114, 115
Speed Control
Accel/Decel...............46
Resume.................45
Speed Control (Cruise Control)......44
Steering
Tilt Column...............38
Wheel, Tilt...............38
Steering Wheel Audio Controls.......77
Stuck, Freeing................101
Sun Roof
...................50
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag..23Text Messaging............59, 73, 75
Tilt Steering Column............38
Tires..................113, 114
Air Pressure..............113
Compact Spare............114
General Information.......113, 114
Pressure Warning Light.........86
Rotation................116
Spare Tire..........113, 114, 115
Tire Service Kit........89, 90, 92, 94, 95
Towing....................82
Disabled Vehicle............100
Recreational...............82
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome....82
Trailer Towing................82
Transmission
Fluid..................106
Turn Signals...............41, 88
Uconnect 5.0..............56, 58
Uconnect (Hands-Free Phone)
Making A Phone Call..........68
Receiving A Call.............68
Uconnect Phone...........68, 72, 73
Uconnect Voice Command.....61, 72, 73
USB Port..................60
Vehicle Security Alarm Disarming......21
Voice Command.............61, 72
Voice Recognition System (VR).....61, 72
Washer
Adding Fluid..............107
Rear...................43
Washing Vehicle..............107
Wheel And Wheel Trim..........107
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care
.....107, 116
Wind Buffeting...............51
Windshield Wiper Blades.........107
Wiper Blade Replacement.........107
Wiper, Rear.................43
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