2018 FIAT 500 height

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STEERING WHEEL LOCK
2)
Engagement:when the key is in
position STOP, remove the key and
turn the steering wheel until it is locked.
Disengagement:move the steering
wheel slightly as you turn the ignition
key to MAR.
Height adjustment: operate lever
B-fig. 13 to lift or lower the rear part of
the cushion to achieve the most
comfortable driving position.
Backrest folding: To fold the
backrest over, adjust lever D-fig. 14
(movement 1) and push the backrest
forwards until it locks (movement 2);
release lever D and, pushing the
backrest, slide the seat forwards
(movement 3).
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SEATS 3) 4) 2)
FRONT SEATS
Longitudinal adjustment: lift lever
A-fig. 11 and push the seat forwards
and backwards to reach the required
position.
Backrest angle adjustment: rotate
the knob C-fig. 12.
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STEERING WHEEL
2) 3)
The steering wheel angle adjustment
lever A-fig. 18 is located on the steering
column under the direction indicator
lever.
❒ Bring the lever downwards to unlock
the steering column.
❒ Adjust the steering column to the
most suitable position.
❒ Bring the lever upwards to lock it in
this position.
REAR-VIEW
MIRRORS 6)
INTERIOR MIRROR
The mirror is fitted with a safety device
that causes its release in the event of a
violent impact with the passenger.
Lever A fig. 19 can be used to move
the mirror to two different positions:
normal or antiglare.
REAR HEAD
RESTRAINTS (removal)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Proceed as follows to remove the head
restraints:
❒ Raise lever A or B fig. 17 (both for
one-piece seat), unlock the
backrest and tilt it toward the
passenger compartment;
❒ raise the head restraints to their
maximum height;
❒ press buttons A and B fig.16 at the
side of the two supports, then
remove the head restraints by
pulling them upwards.
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SAFETY
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SEAT BELTS
MAINTENANCE
For keeping the seat belts in efficient
conditions, carefully observe the
following warnings:
❒ always use the seat belt with the
strap well stretched and not twisted;
make sure that it is free to run
without obstructions;
❒ check seat belt operation as
follows: attach the seat belt and pull
it hard;
❒ replace the seat belt after an
accident of a certain severity even if
it does not appear to be damaged.
Always replace the seat belt if the
pretensioners were deployed;
❒ prevent the retractors from getting
wet: their correct operation is only
guaranteed if water does not get
inside;
❒ replace the seat belt when showing
significant wear or cut signs. Each seat belt must be used by only
one person. Never travel with a child
sitting on the passenger’s lap and a
single belt to protect them both.
In general, do not place any objects
between the person and the belt
fig. 71.
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CHILD PROTECTION
SYSTEMS
CARRYING CHILDREN
SAFELY
23), 24 12)
For optimal protection in the event of
an impact, all occupants must be
seated and wearing adequate restraint
systems, including newborn and other
children.
This prescription is compulsory in all
EC countries according to EC Directive
2003/20/EC.
Children below the height of 1.50
metres and up to 12 years must be
protected with suitable restraint
systems and be seated on the rear
seats.
Statistics on accidents indicate that the
rear seats offer greater safety for
children.
Compared with an adult, a child’s head
is larger and heavier in proportion to
their body and the child’s muscular and
bone structures are not fully developed.

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The child restraint system must be
withheld using the car seat belts and
restrain the baby using the belts fitted in
the child restraint system.
Group 1
Children weighing from 9 to 18 kg may
be transported in forward facing child
restraint systems.
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9-18 kg
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Group 2
Children from 15 to 25 kg may use the
vehicle seat belts directly.
In this case, the child restraint system
is used to position the child correctly
with respect to the seat belts so that
the diagonal belt section crosses the
child’s chest and not the neck, and
the lower part is snug on the pelvis not
the abdomen.
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Group 3
For children between 22 kg and 36 kg,
there are boosters which allow the seat
belt to be worn correctly.
Fig. 75 shows proper child seat
positioning on the rear seat.
Children over 1.50 m in height can
wear seat belts like adults.
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SERVICING AND CARE
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❒ lower the cover.
WINDSCREEN WASHER
NOZZLES
If the jet of fluid is inadequate, firstly
check that there is fluid in the reservoir
(see “Checking levels” in this chapter).
Then check that the nozzle holes are
not clogged; use a needle to unblock
them if necessary.
The windscreen jets are directed by
adjusting the angle.
The jets should be directed at about a
third of the height from the top edge of
the windscreen fig. 146.
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IMPORTANT In versions with sunroof,
make sure that the sunroof is closed
before operating the front jets.
REAR WINDOW WASHER
NOZZLE
The rear window washer jets are fixed.
The nozzle holder is located above the
rear window fig. 147.
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BODYWORK
ADVICE FOR
PRESERVING THE
BODYWORK
Paint
Paintwork does not only serve an
aesthetic purpose, but also protects the
underlying sheet metal. Normal care for
paintwork consists of washing the car;
how often depends on the conditions
and environment where the car is used.
For example, in highly polluted areas, or
if the roads are spread with salt, it is
advisable to wash the car more
frequently.
IMPORTANT Bird droppings should be
washed off immediately and thoroughly
as the acid they contain is particularly
aggressive.
Versions with matt paintwork
These versions have exclusive matt
paintwork which requires special care
for its preservation.

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0.9 TwinAir
3571 720 2300 551 1488  1413
1627 1407 60 HP* - 65 HP 1414  1048 
0.9 TwinAir
3571 720 2300 551 1488  1413
1627 1407
80 HP* - 85 HP - 105 HP 1414  1048 
1.2 8V 69 HP 3571 720 2300 551 1488  1413 1627 1407
1.4 16V 100 HP
*
3571 720 2300 551 1488  1413
1627 1408 1414 
1.3 Multijet
3571 720 2300 551 1488
 1413 1627 140778 HP - 95 HP
Sport version 3612 734 2300 578 1490
 1413
1627 1407 1414  1048 
VersionsABCDEFGI
Track measurements may vary according to rim/tyre size.  With 195/45 R16 tyres*For versions/markets, where provided
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DIMENSIONS
Dimensions in fig. 151 are expressed in millimetres and refer to the vehicle equipped with its original tyres.
Height is measured with vehicle unladen.