2016 FIAT 500X child restraint

tether anchorage for that seating position, move the
child restraint to another position in the vehicle if one
is available.
2. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the anchor and the child seat. If
your vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head
restraints, raise the head restraint, and where possible,
route the tether strap under the head restraint and
between the two posts. If not possible, lower the head
restraint and pass the tether strap around the outboard
side of the head restraint.
3. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the top tether anchorage. 4. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child
restraint manufacturer ’s instructions.
Tether Anchorage Locations
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SAFETY 261

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 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.
262 SAFETY

Chains, Tire............................ .499
Changing A Flat Tire ....................390, 476
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .479
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .431
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ..............262
Checks, Safety .......................... .262
Child Restraint .......................... .241
Child Restraints Booster Seats ......................... .247
Child Restraints ....................... .241
Child Seat Installation ....................259
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt .......256
Infants And Child Restraints ...............244
Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint . . . .255
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belt ................................ .257
LATCH Positions ...................... .250
Locating The LATCH Anchorages ............253
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children ......249Older Children And Child Restraints
.........245
Seating Positions ....................... .248
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .336
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .471
Windshield Wiper Blades ..................453
Climate Control ......................... .108
Automatic ......................114,119,126
Manual ............................. .108
Clutch ................................ .464
Clutch Fluid ............................ .464
Coin Holder ............................ .151
Cold Weather Operation ....................275
Connector UCI................................ .548
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ..........548
Console ............................... .151
Console, Floor .......................... .151
Contract, Service ...........................12
570 INDEX

Pregnant Women And Seat Belts...............220
Preparation For Jacking .....................393
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................ .221
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .492
Radio Operation ......................... .551
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .................104
Rear Camera ........................... .327
Rear Cross Path ...........................88
Rear ParkSense System .....................316
Rear Window Defroster .....................106
Rear Wiper/Washer ....................... .106
Recorder, Event Data ...................... .240
Recreational Towing ...................... .351
Reformulated Gasoline .....................336
Refrigerant ............................. .452
Reminder, Lights On ........................95
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... .209Remote Control
Starting System .........................43
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................30, 31
Arm The Alarm .........................50
Keyless Enter-N-Go ......................55
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .........549
Remote Starting Exit Remote Start Mode ...................46
Uconnect Customer Programmable Features .....46
Uconnect Settings ........................46
Remote Starting System ......................43
Replacement Keys .........................37
Replacement Parts ........................ .432
Replacement Tires ........................ .497
Reporting Safety Defects .....................13
Restraint, Head ...........................72
Restraints, Child ......................... .241
Restraints, Occupant ...................... .207
Roll Over Warning ..........................7
578 INDEX

Roof Type Carrier........................ .154
Rotation, Tires .......................... .500
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle .................264
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ................266
Safety Defects, Reporting .....................13
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... .263
Safety Information, Tire .....................478
Safety Tips ............................. .262
Schedule, Maintenance .....................433
Seat Belt Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage .....216
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ..........221
Energy Management Feature ...............221
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation ...............213
Lap/Shoulder Belts ......................211
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ..............216
Pregnant Women ...................... .220
Seat Belt Pretensioner ....................221 Seat Belt Reminder
..................... .209
Seat Belt System ....................... .207
Seat Belt Maintenance ..................... .475
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... .209
Seat Belts ........................... .209, 264
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ..................216
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ........216
Child Restraint ........................ .241
Front Seat ..................... .209, 211, 213
Inspection ........................... .264
Operating Instructions ....................213
Pregnant Women ...................... .220
Pretensioners ......................... .221
Rear Seat .............................211
Untwisting Procedure ....................216
Seats ...................................63
Adjustment ......................... .63, 64
Head Restraints .........................72
Seatback Release .........................
64
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