2017 FIAT 500L fold seats

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
occurrence and can be minimized. If the buffeting
occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof open-
ing to minimize the buffeting or open any window.
LIFTGATE
To unlock the liftgate, use the Remote Keyless Entry key
fob or activate the central locking button located on the
instrument panel below the radio.
To open the liftgate, push the liftgate electronic release
and pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion.
WARNING!
•Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous
exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your
passengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep
the liftgate closed when you are operating the
vehicle.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•If you are required to drive with the liftgate open,
make sure that all windows are closed, and the
climate control blower switch is set at high speed.
Do not use the recirculation mode.
Gas props support the liftgate in the open position.
However, because the gas pressure drops with tempera-
ture, it may be necessary to assist the props when
opening the liftgate in cold weather.
Liftgate Emergency Release
As a security measure, a liftgate emergency release is
built into the liftgate latching mechanism. To access the
liftgate emergency release, proceed as follows:
1. Remove the rear headrests and fold down the seats completely.
2. Take the screwdriver from the tool box supplied.
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

Because air bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration
over time, vehicle speed and damage by themselves are
not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should
have deployed.
Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all
collisions, and also are needed to help keep you in
position, away from an inflating air bag.
When the ORC detects a collision requiring the front air
bags, it signals the inflator units. A large quantity of
non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the front air bags.
The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right
side of the instrument panel separate and fold out of the
way as the air bags inflate to their full size. The front air
bags fully inflate in less time than it takes to blink your
eyes. The front air bags then quickly deflate while
helping to restrain the driver and front passenger.
Knee Impact Bolsters
The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the
driver and front passenger, and position the front
occupants for improved interaction with the front air
bags.
WARNING!
•Do not drill, cut, or tamper with the knee impact
bolsters in any way.
• Do not mount any accessories to the knee impact
bolsters such as alarm lights, stereos, citizen band
radios, etc.
Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag
This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Driver
Knee Air Bag mounted in the instrument panel below
the steering column. The Supplemental Driver Knee Air
Bag provides enhanced protection during a frontal
impact by working together with the seat belts, preten-
sioners, and front air bags.
Supplemental Side Air Bags
Your vehicle is equipped with two types of side air
bags:
1. Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SABs):
Located in the outboard side of the front seats. The
SABs are marked with a “SRS AIRBAG” or “AIR-
BAG” label sewn into the outboard side of the
seats.
40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
MIRRORS ...........................74
▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ...............74
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . .74
▫ Conversation Mirror — If Equipped ........75
▫ Power Mirrors .......................76
▫ Folding Mirrors .......................77
▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped ...........77
▫ Sun Visors ..........................77
 SEATS...............................78
▫ Front Seats ..........................78
▫ Rear Seats ..........................81
▫ Head Restraints ......................86
 OPENING AND CLOSING THE HOOD ......89
 LIGHTS .............................90 ▫
Multifunction Lever ....................90
▫ Headlights ..........................91
▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped .....91
▫ High Beams .........................91
▫ Flash-To-Pass ........................91
▫ Parking Lights .......................92
▫ Turn Signals .........................92
▫ Lane Change Assist ...................92
▫ Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay .........92
▫ Front Fog Lights — If Equipped ..........93
▫ Interior Lights .......................93
 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS .....96
▫ Front Windshield Wiper Operation .........96
▫ Rear Window Wiper/Washer .............983

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.
Fold And Tumble Rear Seat
NOTE:
•Prior to folding the rear seat, it may be necessary to
reposition the front seats.
• Be sure that the front seats are fully upright and
positioned forward. This will allow the rear seat to
fold down easily. 1. Lift the seatback release lever located on the upper
outboard side of the seat.
Seatback Release Lever
3
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2. Fold the seatback forward.
NOTE:You may experience deformation in the seat
cushion from the seat belt buckles if the seats are left
folded for an extended period of time. This is normal
and by simply opening the seats to the open position,
over time the seat cushion will return to its normal
shape. 3. Locate the seatback recline lever on the outboard side
of the seat and lift upward on the lever.
Seatback Folded
Seatback Recline Lever
84 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Inspection............................67
Operating Instructions ...................31
Pregnant Women .......................33
Pretensioners ..........................33
Rear Seat .............................29
Reminder ............................139
Untwisting Procedure ....................32
Seats Fold And Tumble Rear ...................83
Reclining .............................79
Security Alarm ...........................14
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ...................13
Service Assistance ........................350
Service Contract ........................ .352
Service Manuals ........................ .353
Shift Lever Override ..................... .290
Shoulder Belts ...........................29
Signals, Turn ........................ .70, 150
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ..................259
Snow Tires ............................ .253
Spare Tire ....................253, 254, 255, 256
Spark Plugs ............................340
Speed Control Accel/Decel ..........................103
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...............100Starting
...............................218
Automatic Transmission .................218
Cold Weather ........................ .218
Engine Fails To Start ....................219
Steering Tilt Column ...........................99
Wheel, Tilt ............................99
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ..............192
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . .192
Storage ...............................334
Storage, Vehicle ........................ .205
Stuck, Freeing .......................... .289
Sun Roof ..............................117
Sun Visor Extension .......................77
Telescoping Steering Column .................99
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) .........204
Tilt Steering Column .......................99
Tire And Loading Information Placard ......245,246
T

ire Markings .......................... .239
Tires.................... .69, 249, 253, 254, 261
Aging (Life Of Tires) ....................257
Air Pressure .......................245, 249
Chains ............................. .259
Changing ............................280
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