2022 FIAT 500X seat adjustment

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INTRODUCTION
SYMBOLS KEY ...........................................................8
ROLLOVER WARNING ............................................. 8
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS .............9
SYMBOL GLOSSARY.................................................9
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
KEYS ....................................................................... 14 Key Fob .............................................................14
SENTRY KEY ........................................................... 17
IGNITION SWITCH .................................................. 17
Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ Ignition .........................17
REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED .......................... 18
How To Use Remote Start ................................19
To Exit Remote Start Mode ..............................19
Remote Start Front Defrost Activation —
If Equipped........................................................20
Remote Start Comfort Systems —
If Equipped .......................................................20
Remote Start Windshield Wiper De–Icer
And Rear Defrost Activation — If Equipped.....20
Remote Start Cancel Message —
If Equipped........................................................20
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ..... 21
To Arm The System .........................................21
To Disarm The System ....................................21
Disabling ...........................................................21 DOORS .....................................................................22
Manual Door Locks ..........................................22
Power Door Locks ............................................22
Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ — Passive Entry
(If Equipped) .....................................................23
Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped .............24
Child-Protection Door Lock System —
Rear Doors ........................................................24
STEERING WHEEL ..................................................25
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column .....25
SEATS ......................................................................26
Manual Adjustment (Front Seats) ...................26
Manual Adjustment (Rear Seats) ....................27
Power Adjustment Front Seats —
If Equipped........................................................28
Heated Seats — If Equipped ...........................29
Head Restraints ..............................................30
UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION .........................32
Introducing Voice Recognition.........................32
Get Started .......................................................32
Basic Voice Commands ...................................32
Additional Information .....................................32
MIRRORS ...............................................................33
Inside Rearview Mirror .....................................33
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors —
If Equipped .......................................................33
Outside Mirrors ................................................34
Power Mirrors ...................................................34
Folding Mirror ...................................................34
Power Folding Mirrors — If Equipped ..............35
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped..........................35 EXTERIOR LIGHTS.................................................. 36
Headlight Switch ............................................. 36
Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) —
If Equipped ...................................................... 36
High Beams ...................................................... 36
Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control —
If Equipped .......................................................37
Flash-To-Pass ................................................... 37
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped .............. 37
Parking Lights ................................................... 37
Headlight Time Delay ...................................... 37
Front Fog Lights — If Equipped .......................38
Turn Signals...................................................... 38
Lane Change Assist ......................................... 38
Courtesy Lights/Approaching Lights ............... 38
INTERIOR LIGHTS ................................................. 38
Front Courtesy Light......................................... 38
Cargo Area Lights ............................................. 40
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS .............. 40
Windshield Wiper Operation ........................... 40
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped ................41
Rear Window Wiper/Washer ........................... 42
Windshield Wiper De-Icer — If Equipped ........ 42
CLIMATE CONTROLS ............................................ 43
Automatic Climate Control Descriptions And
Functions .......................................................... 43
Manual Climate Control Descriptions And
Functions .......................................................... 46
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ........... 48
Climate Voice Recognition............................... 48
Operating Tips .................................................48

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26GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
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SEATS
Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint system
of the vehicle.
MANUAL ADJUSTMENT (FRONT SEATS)
Manual Front Seat Forward/Rearward
Adjustment
Some models may be equipped with manual seats.
The seat can be adjusted forward or rearward by
using a bar located by the front of the seat cushion,
near the floor.
Manual Seat Adjustment Levers

While sitting in the seat, lift up on the bar located
under the seat cushion and move the seat forward
or rearward. Release the bar once you have
reached the desired position. Then, using body
pressure, move forward and rearward on the seat
to be sure that the seat adjusters have latched.
WARNING!
It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside
or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be seri -
ously injured or killed.
Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and
seat belts. In a collision, people riding in these
areas are more likely to be seriously injured or
killed.
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat
and using a seat belt properly.
WARNING!
Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat
could cause you to lose control. The seat belt
might not be adjusted properly and you could
be injured. Adjust the seat only while the
vehicle is parked.
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 and be seriously or even fatally
injured. Use the recliner only when the vehicle
is parked.
1 — Forward/Rearward Adjustment Bar
2 — Seat Height Adjustment Lever (If Equipped)
3 — Recline Lever
WARNING!
Adjusting a seat while driving may be
dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could
result in loss of control which could cause a
collision and serious injury or death.

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Height Adjustment — If Equipped
The front driver and passenger seats height can be
raised or lowered by using a lever, located on the
outboard side of the seat. Pull upward on the lever
to raise the seat height or push downward on the
lever to lower the seat height.
Recline Adjustment
To adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on the
outboard side of the seat, lean back to the desired
position and release the lever. To return the
seatback, lift the lever, lean forward and release
the lever.
MANUAL ADJUSTMENT (REAR SEATS)
Manual Folding Second Row Seat
The manual folding split rear seat increases the
storage of the rear cargo area.
NOTE:
Prior to folding the rear seat down, it may be
necessary to position the front seat to its
mid-track position. Be sure that the front seats
are fully upright and positioned forward, this will
allow the rear seat to fold down easily.
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 unfolding the seats
to the open position, over time the seat cushion
will return to its normal shape.
Cargo Area Enlargement
Folding both sides of the rear seat provides
additional storage in the rear cargo area.
Proceed as follows:

1. Remove the rear shelf (if equipped).

2. Fully lower the rear seat head restraints.
3. Move the safety belts to the outboard side of
the seat.
4. Pull the seatback release lever to fold both sides of the rear seatbacks completely
forward.
Partial Enlargement Of The Cargo Area
Enlargement of the left side of the cargo area
allows you to carry a single passenger on the right
side of the rear seat, while the enlargement of the
right side allows you to carry two passengers.
Proceed as follows:

1. Remove the rear shelf (if equipped).

2. Fully lower the rear seat head restraints.
3. Move the safety belts to the outboard side of the seat and rest them on the seat belt guide.
Seats should be adjusted before fastening the
seat belts and while the vehicle is parked.
Serious injury or death could result from a
poorly adjusted seat belt.
WARNING!
Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top
of the seatback. This could impair visibility or
become a dangerous projectile in a sudden stop
or collision.
WARNING!
WARNING!
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo
area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a colli -
sion, people riding in these areas are more
likely to be seriously injured or killed.
Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and
seat belts.
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat
and using a seat belt properly.
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28GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
4. Pull the seatback release lever to fold the left or right rear seatback completely forward.

Seatback Release Lever

Seatback Repositioning
NOTE:If interference from the cargo area prevents the
seatback from fully locking, you will have difficulty
returning the seat to its proper position.

1. Move the safety belts to the seat belt guides on the top edge of the seat to ensure the
seatbacks properly latch.

2. Lift the seatbacks, pushing them back until they lock on both the latches. Verify the red
notches are no longer visible on the release
lever. If the red notches are visible, the
seatback is not secure.
Rear Seat Latch

POWER ADJUSTMENT FRONT SEATS —
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F EQUIPPED
The power seat switches are located on the
outboard side of the seat.
Use the switch to move the seat up/down,
forward/rearward, tilt (if equipped) and to set the
angle of the seatback.
Power Seat Switches

NOTE:The power seat adjustment switches can only be
used when the ignition is in the ON/RUN position
and for 20 minutes after the ignition is placed in
the OFF position. The devices will automatically be
deactivated when the ignition is in the OFF position
if the vehicle is locked from the outside.
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward
The seat can be adjusted both forward and
rearward by using the power seat switch. The seat
will move in the direction of the switch. Release the
switch when the desired position has been
reached.
WARNING!
Be certain that the seatback is securely locked
into position. If the seatback is not securely
locked into position the seat will not provide the
proper stability for child seats and/or
passengers. An improperly latched seat could
cause serious injury.
1 — Power Seat Switch
2 — Power Recline Switch
3 — Power Lumbar Switch

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30GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
HEAD RESTRAINTS
Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of
injury by restricting head movement in the event of
a rear impact. Head restraints should be adjusted
so that the top of the head restraint is located
above the top of your ear.
Front Adjustment
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 adjustment button, located on the base of the
head restraint, and push downward on the head
restraint.
Front Head Restraint
Rear Adjustment
Your vehicle is equipped with two outboard head
restraints and one center head restraint for its rear
passengers. The rear head restraints can be raised
or lowered. When the center seat is being
occupied, the head restraint should be in the
raised position. When there are no occupants in
the center seat, the head restraint can be lowered
for maximum visibility for the driver.
WARNING!
Persons who are unable to feel pain to the
skin because of advanced age, chronic illness,
diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication,
alcohol use, exhaustion or other physical
condition must exercise care when using the
seat heater. It may cause burns even at low
temperatures, especially if used for long
periods of time.
Do not place anything on the seat or seatback
that insulates against heat, such as a blanket
or cushion. This may cause the seat heater to
overheat. Sitting in a seat that has been over
-
heated could cause serious burns due to the
increased surface temperature of the seat.
WARNING!
All occupants, including the driver, should not
operate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until
the head restraints are placed in their proper
positions in order to minimize the risk of neck
injury in the event of a crash.
Head restraints should never be adjusted
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.
1 — Release Button
2 — Adjustment Button

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To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the
head restraint. To lower the head restraint, push
the adjustment button, located at the base of the
head restraint, and push downward on the head
restraint.

Rear Head Restraint

Front Removal
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.
NOTE:Do not reposition the head restraint 180 degrees
to the incorrect position in an attempt to gain addi -
tional clearance to the back of the head.
Rear Removal
To remove the head restraint, raise it 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.
NOTE:Do not reposition the head restraint 180 degrees
to the incorrect position in an attempt to gain addi -
tional clearance to the back of the head.
1 — Adjustment Button
2 — Release Button
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 removed head restraints
in a location outside the occupant compart -
ment.
ALL the head restraints MUST be reinstalled in
the vehicle to properly protect the occupants.
Follow the reinstallation instructions above
prior to operating the vehicle or occupying a
seat.
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 removed head restraints
in a location outside the occupant compart -
ment.
ALL the head restraints MUST be reinstalled in
the vehicle to properly protect the occupants.
Follow the reinstallation instructions above
prior to operating the vehicle or occupying a
seat.
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68GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
Lights
Doors and Locks
Engine OFF Procedure — If Equipped
Display
By selecting "Display," you can access the following
settings:
Screen Setup: Allows you to configure the
display screen.
Language: Allows you to select the language in
which to display the information/warnings.
Automatic Reset Trip B: Allows you to set the
options to reset the Trip B (never, always, every
two hours or every eight hours).
Phone Repetition: Allows you to select “On” or
“Off”. The instrument cluster display can also
display the information concerning phone
mode. The information that can be displayed is
the connection status of the mobile phone
(phone connected or disconnected), the active
telephone calls/incoming/on hold, and the
management of double calls (first incoming
second waiting, etc.).
Navigation Repetition: Allows you to select “On”
or “Off” on the instrument cluster display, infor -
mation relating to the navigation mode.
Units
By selecting the item "Units Of Measure,” you can
select the unit of measure used in the display. Possible options are:
US
Metric
Custom
Clock And Date
By selecting the item "clock and date," you can
adjust the clock.
Possible options are:
Set Time: Adjust hours/minutes.
Set Format: Adjust the time format "12h"
(12 hours) or "24h" (24 hours).
Set Date: Adjust day/month/year.
Security
By selecting the item “Security,” you can make the
following adjustments:
Speed Warning: Set the vehicle speed limit
(mph or km/h), which the driver is notified
through a visual and acoustic signaling (display
of a message and a symbol on the display).
Seat Belt Buzzer: This function is only viewable
when the Seat Belt Reminder (SBR) system is
active.
Hill Start Assist: Activation/Deactivation of the
Hill Start Assist system. Safety And Assistance
By selecting the item "Safety & Assistance," you
can make the following adjustments:
Full Brake Control: A selection of operating
modes of the Full Brake Control system.
Full Brake Control Sensitivity: A selection of the
"readiness" of intervention of the Full Brake
Control system, based on the distance to the
obstacle.
Park Assist: A selection of the type of informa
-
tion provided by Park Assist.
Park Assist Vol.: A selection of the volume of
acoustic signals provided by Park Assist.
Rain Sensing Wipers: Enabling/disabling the
automatic operation of wipers in the event of
rain.
LaneSense Warning — If Equipped: A selection
of the "readiness" of intervention of LaneSense.
Warning Buzzer Volume: Increase or decrease
the volume of the buzzer by selecting “Low”,
“Medium”, or “High”.
Maintenance Brakes — If Equipped: Activation
of the procedure to carry out braking system
maintenance.
Auto Park Brake — If Equipped: Enable/disable
auto-insertion of the Electric Parking Brake.

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SAFETY193
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women

Seat Belts And Pregnant Women

Seat belts must be worn by all occupants including
pregnant women: the risk of injury in the event of
an accident is reduced for the mother and the
unborn child if they are wearing a seat belt.
Position the lap belt snug and low below the
abdomen and across the strong bones of the hips.
Place the shoulder belt across the chest and away
from the neck. Never place the shoulder belt
behind the back or under the arm.
Seat Belt Pretensioner
The front outboard seat belt system is equipped
with pretensioning devices that are designed to
remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a
collision. These devices may improve the
performance of the seat belt by removing slack
from the seat belt early in a collision. Pretensioners
work for all size occupants, including those in child
restraints.
NOTE:These devices are not a substitute for proper seat
belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still
must be worn snugly and positioned properly.
The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant
Restraint Controller (ORC). Like the air bags, the
pretensioners are single use items. A deployed
pretensioner or a deployed air bag must be
replaced immediately.
Energy Management Feature
The front outboard seat belt system is equipped
with an Energy Management feature that may help
further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a
collision. The seat belt system has a retractor
assembly that is designed to release webbing in a
controlled manner.
WARNING!
Wearing your seat belt incorrectly could make
your injuries in a collision much worse. You
might suffer internal injuries, or you could
even slide out of the seat belt. Follow these
instructions to wear your seat belt safely and
to keep your passengers safe, too.
Position the shoulder belt across the shoulder
and chest with minimal, if any slack so that it
is comfortable and not resting on your neck.
The retractor will withdraw any slack in the
shoulder belt.
Misadjustment of the seat belt could reduce
the effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash.
Always make all seat belt height adjustments
when the vehicle is stationary.6

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