2016 FIAT 500X roof

CLIMATE CONTROLS ...................108
▫ Air Outlet And Diffuser Locations — Passenger
Compartment ....................... .108
▫ Manual Climate Controls — If Equipped . . . .109
▫ Automatic Climate Controls — If Equipped . .114
 WINDOWS .......................... .127
▫ Driver’s Door Controls ..................127
 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED ........131
▫ Opening The Sunroof ...................133
▫ Closing The Sunroof ...................133
▫ Wind Buffeting ...................... .133
▫ Sun Shade .......................... .133
▫ Anti-Pinch Safety Device ................134 ▫
Emergency Operation ...................134
▫ Power Sunroof Relearn Procedure ..........135
 HOOD ............................. .135
▫ Opening ........................... .135
▫ Closing ............................ .137
 LIFTGATE ........................... .138
▫ Opening ........................... .138
▫ Closing ............................ .140
▫ Cargo Area Features ...................141
 INTERNAL EQUIPMENT .................144
▫ Glove Compartments ...................144
▫ Sun Visors “Slide-On-Rod” ..............146
▫ Power Outlets ...................... .147
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▫Cigar Lighter — Optional ................149
▫ Ashtray — If Equipped .................151
▫ Front Armrest ...................... .151
▫ Cupholders ........................ .153▫
Grab Handles ....................... .153
 ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED . . . .154
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WARNING!
The head restraints for all occupants must be prop-
erly adjusted prior to operating the vehicle or occu-
pying a seat. Head restraints should never be ad-
justed 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 a collision.
Front Head Restraints
Your vehicle is equipped with driver and passenger head
restraints.
To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head
restraint. To lower the head restraint, push the adjust-
ment button, located on the base of the head restraint,
and push downward on the head restraint.To remove the head restraint recline the backrest of the
seat to avoid interference with the roof. Raise the head
restraint as far as it can go then push the release button
and 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 downward. Then adjust it to the appropriate height.
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Rear Dome Light — If Equipped
Push the button on the rear dome light once to turn the
light ON, the light will remain ON at all times. Push the
button a second time to turn the light OFF, the lights will
remain OFF until a door is opened.
Vehicles With Retractable Roof
For vehicles equipped with a retractable roof, there are
two interior lights located below the grab handles of the
rear doors.
The lights come on by opening any of the doors.
Rear Dome Light
Rear Interior Light
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Reset AUTO-Up
Should the AUTO-Up feature stop working, the window
probably needs to be reset. To reset Auto Up:
1. Pull the window switch up to close the windowcompletely and continue to hold the switch up for an
additional two seconds after the window is closed.
Wind Buffeting
Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the
ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the
windows down, or the sunroof in certain open or par-
tially open positions. This is a normal occurrence and can
be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with the rear
windows open, open the front and rear windows to-
gether to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs
with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to
minimize the buffeting or open any window.
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED
The sunroof has two glass panels (the front one is
operational and the rear one fixed) and is equipped with
two manual operated sun blinds, front and rear.
The power sunroof can be operated only with the ignition
key turned to the MAR/RUN position.
The power sunroof switches are located in the overhead
console.
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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 children. Occupants, particularly unattended
children, can become entrapped by the power sun-
roof while operating the power sunroof switch.
Such entrapment may result in serious injury or
death.
• In a collision, there is 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 too.
• 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.
Operation Switch
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Opening The Sunroof
To retract the front panel to the open position, push the
Open/Close button and the sunroof will fully open. The
sunroof can be stopped in any position by pushing the
switch a second time while is opening.
Venting The Front Panel
To vent the sunroof push and hold the Vent switch.
NOTE:The vent switch has the automatic function only
at the opening of the roof, during the closing of the roof,
the expected functionality is only that manual.
Closing The Sunroof
To close the front panel completely, pull the sunroof
switch from the open position. The sunroof can be
stopped in any position by pulling the sunroof switch a
second time while it is closing. NOTE:
During the open/close or vent operation any
push on the switches will stop the closing of the panel.
Wind Buffeting
Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the
ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the
windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain
open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur-
rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with
the rear windows open, open the front and rear windows
together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs
with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to
minimize the buffeting or open any window.
Sun Shade
The two sun shades is manually operated and can be
adjusted in any position.
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Anti-Pinch Safety Device
This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of
the sunroof during Express Close operation. If an ob-
struction in the path of the sunroof is detected, the
sunroof will automatically retract. Remove the obstruc-
tion if this occurs. Next, push the switch forward and
release to Express Close.
Emergency Operation
If the power sunroof switch fails, the sunroof can be
operated manually as follows:
1. Remove the protective cap located on the inner lining.
2. Remove the Allen Key that is supplied in the tool bagin the cargo area.
3. Insert the Allen Key into the key hole and turn it clockwise to open the roof or counter-clockwise to
close.
Emergency Key And Key Hole
1 — Allen Key
2 — Key Hole
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