2017 FIAT 500L Owners Manual

up. To reinstall the head restraint, put the head restraint
posts into the holes and push downward. Then adjust it
to the appropriate height.
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:
Do not reposition the head restraint 180 degrees
to the incorrect position in an attempt to gain additional
clearance to the back of the head.
WARNING!
• A loose head restraint thrown forward in a colli-
sion or hard stop could cause serious injury or
death to occupants of the vehicle. Always securely
stow removed head restraints in a location out-
side 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 Active
Head Restraint, such as coats, seat covers or
portable DVD players. These items may interfere
with the operation of the Reactive Head Restraint
in the event of a collision and could result in
serious injury or death.
Rear Head Restraints
The rear seats are equipped with adjustable head re-
straints, the outboard head restraints have two comfort
positions, while the central head restraint have to use in
1 — Release Button
2 — Adjustment Button
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the raised position. When there are no occupants in the
center seat, the head restraint can be lowered for
maximum visibility for the driver. When the center seat
is being occupied, the head restraint has to be in the
raised position.
NOTE:If the center rear head restraints requires re-
moval, see your authorized dealer.
To raise the outboard head restraints, pull upward on
the head restraint. To lower the head restraints, push
the adjustment button located at the base of the head
restraint, and push downward on the head restraint.
To remove the outboard head restraints, raise it as far as
it can go then push the adjustment button, and the
release 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.
WARNING!
A loose head restraint thrown forward in a collision
or hard stop could cause serious injury or death to
occupants of the vehicle. Always securely stow
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removed head restraints in a location outside the
occupant compartment.
For proper routing of a Child Seat Tether, refer to
“Occupant Restraints” in “Things to Know Before Start-
ing Your Vehicle.”
Adjustment Buttons
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WARNING!
ALL the head restraints MUST be reinstalled in the
vehicle to properly protect the occupants. Follow
the re-installation instructions above prior to oper-
ating the vehicle or occupying a seat.
OPENING AND CLOSING THE HOOD
To open the hood, two latches must be released to open
the hood.
1. Pull the hood release lever located under the left sideof the instrument panel. 2. Move to the outside of the vehicle and push the red
safety catch lever to the left and raise the hood. The
safety catch lever is located under the center front
edge of the hood.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving
your vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it
could open when the vehicle is in motion and block
your vision. Failure to follow this warning could
result in serious injury or death.
Hood Release Lever
Safety Catch Lever
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CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood
to close it. Lower hood to approximately 12 in (30
cm) and drop the hood to close. Make sure hood is
fully closed for both latches. Never drive vehicle
unless hood is fully closed, with both latches en-
gaged.
LIGHTS
Multifunction Lever
The multifunction lever, located on the left side of the
steering wheel, controls the operation of the headlights,
headlight beam selection, passing light and turn sig-
nals.NOTE:
The external lights can only be turned on with
the ignition in the ON/RUN position.
Multifunction Lever
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Headlights
Rotate the end of the multifunction lever
upward to the first detent for headlight
operation.
NOTE: When the headlights are turned on, the Daytime
Running Lights will be deactivated.
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped
To activate the Daytime Running Lights (DRL), rotate
the end of the multifunction lever to the Osymbol.
NOTE: The low beams and side/tail lights will not be
on with DRL.
The DRL function can be turned on or off through the
touchscreen. Refer to your Uconnect Supplement
Manual for further information.
High Beams
With the low beams activated, pull the multi-
function lever towards the steering wheel to turn
on the high beams. Pull the multifunction lever toward
the steering wheel again to turn off the high beams.
Flash-To-Pass
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
partially pulling the multifunction lever toward the
steering wheel. This will cause the high beam head-
lights to turn on until the lever is released.
Headlight Operation
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Parking Lights
To turn on the parking lights, remove the key
or turn the ignition to OFF/LOCK position
and turn on the headlights.
NOTE: If the parking lights are left on and the key is in
the stop position with the door open, an audible chime
will sound and a message will show in the Instrument
Cluster Display. The chime will stop as soon as the
lights are switched off.
Turn Signals
Move the multifunction lever up or down and the
arrows on each side of the instrument cluster display
will flash to show proper operation of the front and rear
turn signal lights.
NOTE: If either light remains on and does not flash, or
there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective
outside light bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the
lever is moved, it would suggest that the indicator bulb
is defective.
Lane Change Assist
Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond
the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash
five times then automatically turn off.
Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay
When this feature is selected the driver can choose to
have the headlights remain on for a preset period of
time.
Activation
Remove the key or turn the ignition to the STOP
(OFF/LOCK) position, and pull the multifunction lever
toward the steering wheel, within two minutes. Each
time the lever is pulled, the activation of the lights will
be extended by 30 seconds. The activation of the lights
can be extended to a maximum of 210 seconds.
Deactivation
Pull the multifunction lever toward the steering wheel
and hold it for more than two seconds.
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Front Fog Lights — If Equipped
The fog light switch is located on the center
stack of the instrument panel, just below the
radio. Push the switch once to turn the front
fog lights on. Push the switch a second time to turn the
front fog lights off.
Interior Lights
The interior light switches are located in the overhead
console. The interior lights can be set to three different
positions (Off/Left Position, Center Position, On/Right
Position).
Using the switch on the bottom of the overhead console,
push the switch to the on/right position from its center
position and the lights are always on.
On/Right Position
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Push the switch to the off/left position from its center
position and the lights are always off.Leave the switch in the center position, and the lights
are turned on and off when the doors are opened or
closed.
Off/Left Position
Center Position
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