Get Getting To Know Your Vehicle -> Head Restraints Guide for Fiat 500 L 4 Door First Generation (2012-2022)

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Rear Armrest — If Equipped

WARNING!

To use the armrest, fold it downward.

• All occupants, including the driver, should not oper-

ate 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.

Reactive Head Restraints — Front Seats

The front driver and passenger seats are equipped with

Reactive Head Restraints. In the event of a rear impact, the

Reactive Head Restraints will automatically extend for-

ward, minimizing the gap between the back of the occu-

pant’s head and the Reactive Head Restraint.

Folding Rear Seat Armrest

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.

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.

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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 re-

moved head restraints in a location outside the

occupant compartment.

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• 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 Reactive Head

Restraint, such as coats, seat covers or portable DVD

players. These items may interfere with the opera-

tion of the Reactive Head Restraint in the event of a

collision and could result in serious injury or death.

Head Restraint

1 — Release Button

2 — Adjustment Button

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 an authorized dealership immediately.

Rear Head Restraint Adjustment

The rear seats are equipped with adjustable head restraints,

the outboard head restraints have two comfort positions,

while the central head restraint has to be used 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. When the center seat is being occupied, the

head restraint has to be in the raised position.

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.

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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.

Front Head Restraint Removal

The head restraints should only be removed by qualified

technicians, for service purposes only. If either of the head

restraints require removal, see an authorized dealer.

WARNING!

• All occupants, including the driver, should not oper-

ate 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.

Adjustment Buttons

For proper routing of a Child Seat Tether, refer to “Occu-

pant Restraints System” in “Safety.”

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Rear Head Restraint Removal

STEERING WHEEL

To remove the outboard or center 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.

Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column

This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward

or downward. It also allows you to lengthen or shorten the

steering column. The tilt/telescoping control handle is

located on the steering column, below the turn signal lever.

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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 re-

moved head restraints in a location outside 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.

Tilt/Telescoping Control Handle

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