2020 FIAT 500 height

Backrest angle
adjustment
Turn knob C fig. 10.
Height adjustment
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Operate lever B fig. 11 to lift or lower
the rear part of the cushion to achieve
the most comfortable driving position.Reclining the backrest
10)
4)
To fold the backrest over, adjust lever D
fig. 12 (movement 1) and push the
backrest forwards until it locks
(movement 2).
Then release lever D and, pushing on
the backrest, slide the seat forward
(movement 3).
Driver side and passenger side,
with position memory
(for versions/markets, where provided)
To bring back the seat in its initial
position proceed as follows:
slide the seat backwards pushing on
the backrest, until the seat is locked
(movement 4);
adjust lever D fig. 12 (movement 5);
raise the backrest (movement 6) until
you hear the lock click.IMPORTANT Using lever D fig. 12
before locking the seat in its initial
position will cause the initial seat
position to be lost. In this case the
position of the seat must be restored
through lengthwise adjustment lever A
fig. 9.
Passenger side without position
memory
To bring back the seat in its initial
position proceed as follows:
slide the seat backwards pushing on
the backrest to the desired position
(movement 4);
adjust lever D fig. 12 (movement 5);
raise the backrest (movement 6) until
you hear the lock click.
The type of reattachment manoeuvre
has been chosen to guarantee the
safety of the occupant.
If an obstacle is present (e.g. a bag)
and the seat cannot be returned to its
original position, the mechanism
reattaches the seat only positioning the
backrest to ensure that the seat is
correctly attached to its guides.
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KNOWING YOUR CAR

WARNING
7)All adjustments must be made with the
car stationary and engine stopped.
8)If a side bag is fitted, it is dangerous to
use seat covers not available from
Lineaccessori MOPAR
®.
9)Once you have released the adjustment
lever, always check that the seat is locked
on the guides by trying to move it back and
forth. If the seat is not locked into place, it
may unexpectedly slide and cause the
driver to lose control of the car.
10)Make sure the backrests are properly
secured at both sides to prevent them from
moving forward, in the event of sharp
braking, with possible impact with of the
passengers.
WARNING
3)The fabric upholstery of the seats has
been designed to withstand long-term
wear deriving from normal use of the car.
Some precautions are however required.
Avoid prolonged and/or excessive rubbing
against clothing accessories such as
metal buckles and Velcro strips which, by
applying a high pressure on the fabric in
a small area, could cause it to break,
thereby damaging the upholstery.
4)Before tilting the backrest, remove any
objects on the seat cushion.
HEADRESTS
11)
FRONT
Adjustment
Headrests can be adjusted in height.
Upward adjustment:raise the head
restraint until it clicks into place.
Downward adjustment:press button
A fig. 13 and lower the head restraint.
12)
REAR
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Adjustment
Upward adjustment (usage
condition):raise the head restraint until
it clicks into place.
Downward adjustment:
simultaneously press the buttons A fig.
14 and B at the sides of the two
supports, and lower the head restraint.The particular shape of the head
restraint deliberately interferes with the
correct support of the rear passenger’s
back on the backrest in order to force
them to lift the head restraint for correct
use.
IMPORTANT If the rear seats are used,
always set the head restraints in the
"completely raised" position.
Removal
To remove the rear head restraints,
simultaneously press buttons A fig. 14
and B at the sides of the two supports
and pull them upwards. The rear head
restraints must be lifted out with the
backrest released and tilted toward the
passenger compartment or with the
tailgate open.
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WARNING
35)Operations which lead to impacts,
vibrations or localised heating (over 100°C
for a maximum of six hours) in the area
around the pretensioner may damage or
deploy it. Contact a Fiat Dealership should
intervention be necessary on these
components.
CHILD PROTECTION
SYSTEMS
CARRYING CHILDREN
SAFELY
89) 90) 91) 92)
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.
Therefore, correct restraint systems
other than adult seat belts are
necessary to reduce as much as
possible the risk of injuries in the event
of an accident, braking or sudden
manoeuvre.Children must be seated safely and
comfortably. As far as the
characteristics of the child seats used
allow, you are advised to keep children
in rear facing child seats for as long
as possible (at least until 3–4 years old),
since this is the most protected
position in the event of an impact.
The choice of the most suitable child
restraint system depends on the weight
and size of the child. There are various
types of child restraint systems, which
can be secured to the car by means
of the seat belts or with the ISOFIX
anchorages.
It is recommended to always choose
the restraint system most suitable
for the child; for this reason always refer
to the Owner Handbook provided with
the child restraint system, to be sure
that it is of the right type for the children
it is intended for.
For correct installation on the car, some
universal child restraint systems require
an accessory (base) sold separately
by the restraint system's producer.
Therefore, FCA advises customers to
check that their chosen child restraint
system can be installed on their vehicle
by performing a trial installation, on
the vendor's premises, before
purchase.
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Children over 1.50 m in height can wear
seat belts like adults.
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SUITABILITY OF
PASSENGER SEATS FOR
i-SIZE CHILD RESTRAINT
SYSTEM USE
(for versions/markets, where provided)
These child restraint systems, built
and type-approved according to the
i-Size (ECE R129) standard, ensure
better safety conditions to carry
children on board a vehicle:
the child must be transported
rearward facing until 15 months;
child restraint system protection is
increased in the event of a side
collision;
the use of the ISOFIX system is
promoted to avoid faulty installation of
the child restraint system;
efficiency in the choice of the child
restraint system, which isn't made
according to weight any more
but according to the child's height, is
increased;
compatibility between the vehicle
seats and the child restraint systems is
better: the i-Size child restraint systems
can be considered as "Super ISOFIX";
this means that they can be perfectly
fitted in type-approved i-Size seats, but
can also be fitted in ISOFIX (ECE R44)
type-approved seats.NOTE: See the table shown on the
following page to check whether your
car is approved for installing i-Size child
restraint systems.
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REPLACING THE REAR
WINDOW WIPER BLADE
Proceed as follows:
raise cover A fig. 134 and remove
the arm from the car undoing the nut B
that fastens it to the pivot pin;
correctly position the new arm and
tighten the nut fully;
lower the cover.WINDSCREEN WASHER
NOZZLES
If there is no jet, first check that there is
fluid in the reservoir (see the "Checking
fluid levels" paragraph in this chapter).
Then check that the nozzle holes are
not clogged; use a needle to unblock
them if necessary.
The screen washer jets can be oriented
by adjusting the nozzle angles.
The jets should be directed at about
1/3 of the height from the top edge of
the windscreen fig. 135.
IMPORTANT In versions with a sun
roof, make sure that the sun roof is
closed before operating the front jets.REAR WINDOW WASHER
NOZZLE
The rear window washer jets are fixed.
The nozzle holder is on the rear window
fig. 136.
WARNING
185)Driving with worn windscreen wiper
blades is a serious hazard, because
visibility is reduced in bad weather
conditions.
186)If the window needs to be cleaned,
make sure the device is deactivated or the
key is on STOP.
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DIMENSIONS
Dimensions are expressed in mm and refer to the vehicle equipped with its standard-supplied tyres. Height is measured with
car unladen.
BOOT VOLUMEPetrol versions: capacity (VDA standards): 185 litres.LPG versions: capacity (VDA standards): 165 litres.
Versions A B C D E F G I
0.9 TwinAir 85 HP(°)3571 720 2300 551
1488(*)1413 /
1414(**)16271407 /
1408(**)
1.2 8V 69 HP 3571 720 2300 551
1488(*)1413 1627 1407
(°) For versions/markets, where provided
(*) Small variations in size are possible depending on the dimensions of the rims.
(**) With 195/45 R16 tyres
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