Fiat 2017 500L User manual

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FIAT

®

500L

Fourth Edition

User Guide

2017 FIAT

®

500L USER GUIDE

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vehicle. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle

control, resulting in a collision and personal injury. FCA US LLC

strongly recommends that the driver use extreme caution when

using any device or feature that may take their attention off the

road. Use of any electrical devices, such as cellular phones,

computers, portable radios, vehicle navigation or other devices,

by the driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous and could

lead to a serious collision. Texting while driving is also dangerous

and should never be done while the vehicle is moving. If you nd

yourself unable to devote your full attention to vehicle operation,

pull off the road to a safe location and stop your vehicle. Some

states or provinces prohibit the use of cellular phones or

texting while driving. It is always the driver’s responsibility

to comply with all local laws.

IMPORTANT: This User Guide is intended to familiarize you

with the important features of your vehicle. Your Owner’s

Manual, Navigation/Uconnect Manuals and Warranty Booklets

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source for common questions. However, it is not a substitute for your

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important safety messages, please consult your Owner’s Manual,

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Not all features shown in this guide may apply to your vehicle. For

additional information on accessories to help personalize your vehicle,

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local FIAT

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dealer.

DRIVING AND ALCOHOL: Drunken driving is one of the most frequent

causes of collisions. Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with

blood alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are drinking,

don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab, a friend,

or use public transportation.

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calling 1 888 242-6342 (U.S.) or 1 800 387-1143 (Canada)

or by contacting your dealer.

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sharp, your reexes are slower, and your judgment is impaired when you

have been drinking. Never drink and then drive.

WARNING

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

WELCOME FROM FIAT ...............2

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

DRIVER COCKPIT ..................4

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...............6

GETTING STARTED

KEY FOB .......................8

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM ............9

DOOR LOCKS ...................10

POWER WINDOWS ................12

LIFTGATE ......................14

OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .......15

HEAD RESTRAINTS.................48

FRONT SEATS ....................51

REAR SEATS ....................53

HEATED SEATS ...................56

TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN ...57

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS ...58

TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS/HIGH BEAM LEVER ...58

WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS .....60

SPEED CONTROL..................62

MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS .........65

AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE

CONTROLS (ATC) .................66

REAR PARK ASSIST .................67

POWER SUNROOF .................67

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) ...69

ELECTRONICS

YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM .......70

CYBERSECURITY ..................72

IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO ............73

UCONNECT 5.0 ..................74

UCONNECT 6.5NAV...............86

UCONNECT PHONE ..............105

STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS ....116

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ........116

PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES ..........119

UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER

(HomeLink) .....................120

POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED ......122

POWER OUTLET .................123

UTILITY

TRAILER TOWING.................124

RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND

MOTORHOME, ETC.) ...............124

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE .............125

WARNING/INDICATOR LIGHTS AND

MESSAGES .....................125

IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .........132

JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ........133

TIRE SERVICE KIT .................139

JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE .........142

GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE ..........145

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .........146

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ...........147

ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM

(EARS)........................148

EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ........148

CAP-LESS FUEL FILL FUNNEL ..........148

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

OPENING AND CLOSING THE HOOD ....149

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 1.4L TURBO ...150

FLUID CAPACITIES ................152

FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE

PARTS .......................152

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES .........153

ADDING FUEL ..................154

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...........155

FUSES .......................159

TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION ..........162

TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION ......169

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES .......179

REPLACEMENT BULBS ..............180

CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

FIAT CUSTOMER CENTER ............182

FIAT CANADA CUSTOMER CENTER ......182

ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED

...182

PUBLICATIONS ORDERING ...........182

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE

UNITED STATES ..................183

MOPAR® ACCESSORIES

AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY MOPAR ....184

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS .......186

INDEX

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1

WELCOME FROM FIAT

Congratulations on selecting your new FIAT vehicle. Be assured that it represents preci-

sion workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality.

Your new FIAT vehicle has characteristics to enhance the driver's control under some

driving conditions. These are to assist the driver and are never a substitute for attentive

driving. They can never take the driver's place . Always drive carefully.

Your new vehicle has many features for the comfort and convenience of you and your

passengers. Some of these should not be used when driving because they take your eyes

from t he road or your a ttention from driving. Never text while driving or take your eyes

more t han momentarily off the road.

This guide illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are ei-

ther standard or optional on this vehicle. This guide may also include a description of fea-

tures and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle.

Please disregard any features and equipment described in this guide that are not available

on this vehicle. FCA US LLC reserves the right to make changes in design and specifica-

tions and/or make additions to or improvements to its products without imposing any

obligation upon itself to install them on products previously manufactured.

This User Guide has been prepared to help you quickly become acquainted with the im-

portant features of your vehicle. It contains most things you will need to operate and

maintain the vehicle, including emergency information.

The DVD includes a computer application containing detailed owner's information which

can be viewed on a personal computer or MAC computer. The multimedia DVD also

includes videos which can be played on any standard DVD player. Additional DVD opera-

tional information is located on the back of the DVD sleeve.

For complete owner information, refer to your Owner's Manual on

www.fiatusa.com/en/owners/manuals.

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INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

2

VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA

With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name FCA US LLC shall be deemed to

be deleted and the name FCA Canada Inc. used in substitution (excluding legal lines).

WARNING!

• Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the

risk of serious personal injury.

• Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot well while the ve-

hicle is moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and accelera-

tor pedal causing a loss of vehicle control.

• Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or mounting can cause interference

with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of control of

the vehicle.

• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Al-

lowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of rea-

sons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should be

warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the transmission gear se-

lector.

• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to chil-

dren. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.

• Never use the ‘PARK’ position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply

the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and pos-

sible injury or damage.

• Refer to your Owner's Manual for further details.

Use Of Aftermarket Products (Electronics)

The use of aftermarket devices including cell phones, MP3 players, GPS systems, or char-

gers may affect the performance of on-board wireless features. If you are experiencing

difficulties with any of your wireless features, try disconnecting your aftermarket devices

to see if the situation improves. If your symptoms persist, please see an authorized dealer.

When it comes to service, remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle

best, has factory-trained technicians and genuine MOPAR® parts, and cares about your

satisfaction.

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

3

DRIVER COCKPIT

1. Power Mirrors

2. Uconnect Phone (Bluetooth Hands Free Calling) pg. 70

3. Turn Signals/Lights/High Beam Lever pg. 58

4. Instrument Cluster pg. 6

5. Instrument Cluster Display pg. 116

6. Speed Control pg. 62

7. Wiper/Washer Lever (Behind Steering Wheel) pg. 60

8. Ignition Switch

9. Audio System pg. 70

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4

10. Switch Panel

• Fog Lights Switch pg. 59

• Instrument Cluster Display Controls pg. 116

11. Upper Storage Compartment

12. Lower Storage Compartment

13. Climate Controls pg. 65

14. Auxiliary Ports pg. 123

15. Gear Selector

16. Front Power Window Switches

17. Rear Power Window Switches

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

5

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

1. Speedometer

2. Fuel Gauge

3. Fuel Filler Door Location

(See page 125 for Instrument Cluster Warning Lights.)

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

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4. Engine Temperature Gauge

5. Tachometer

6. Instrument Cluster Display

(See page 130 for Instrument Cluster Indicator Lights.)

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

7

KEY FOB

Locking And Unlocking The Doors

And Liftgate

Push the lock button on the Remote Key-

less Entry key fob once to lock all the

doors and the liftgate.

Push the unlock button on the Remote

Keyless Entry key fob once to unlock the

driver’s door only and twice within five

seconds to unlock all the doors and liftgate.

All doors can be programmed to unlock on

the first push of the unlock button. Ref er

to “Programmable Features” in ‘Electronics”

in this guide for further information.

Opening The Liftgate

To open the liftgate , push the liftgate re-

lease handle located on the underside of

the license plate bar and pull the liftgate

open with one fluid motion .

WARNING!

Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing

children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or

others could be severely injured or killed. Children should be warned not to touch the

parking brake, brake pedal, or the transmission gear selector. Do not leave the key fob

in the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children. A child could operate power win-

dows, other controls, or move the vehicle.

Key Fob

1 — Unlock Doors

2 — Key Release

3 — Lock Doors

4 — Liftgate

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VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM

The vehicle security alarm monitors the vehicle doors for unauthorized entry and the

ignition for unauthorized operation. While the vehicle security alarm is armed, interior

switches for door locks and liftgate are disabled. If somet hing triggers the alarm, the ve-

hicle security alarm will provide the following audible and visible signals: the horn will

pulse, the park lamps and/or turn signals will flash, and the vehicle security light in the

instrument cluster display will flash.

To Arm The System

Push the key fob lock button.

To Disarm The System:

Push the key fob unlock button or cycle the ignition to the AVV/START position.

The vehicle security alarm is designed to protect your vehicle. However, you can create

conditions where the vehicle security alarm will give you a false alarm. If one of the pre-

viously described arming sequences has occurred, the vehicle security alarm will arm re-

gardless of whether you are in the vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle and open

a door, the alarm will sound. If this occurs, disarm the vehicle security alarm.

If the vehicle security alarm is armed and the battery becomes disconnected, the vehicle

security alarm will remain armed when the battery is reconnected. The exterior lights will

flash, and the horn will sound. If this occurs, disarm the vehicle security alarm.

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DOOR LOCKS

Push the central lock/unlock button located on the instrument panel, in the switch bank

below the radio. The button has an LED that indicates whether the doors are locked or

unlocked.

• LED ON: Doors locked. Pushing the central lock/unlock button once will unlock all

doors. The LED will switch off once the doors are unlocked.

• LED OFF: Doors unlocked. Pushing the central lock/unlock button once will lock all

doors. The LED will switch on once t he doors are locked.

Once the doors have been locked with the

key fob, it will no longer be possible to un-

lock them by pushing central lock/unlock

button.

NOTE:

With central locking active (LED ON), open-

ing one of the front doors, it is possible to

perform a central unlocking (LED OFF). With

central locking active (LED ON), in order to

open one of the rear passenger doors, it is

necessar y pulling the internal door handle

twice. With one of the rear door open (LED

OFF ), the unlocking is performed only for that

door, not for all the vehicle.

To unlock the front doors, pull the inside

door handle to the firs t detent. If the rear doors are locked, you must pull the door handle

once to unlock the door and pull the door handle a second time to open the door.

WARNING!

• Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior

heat buildup may cause serious injury or dea th.

• For personal security and safety in the event of a collision, lock the vehicle doors

as you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle.

• Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking brake, shift the automatic trans-

mission into PARK, turn the vehicle OFF, remove the key fob from the ignition and

lock your vehicle.

• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Al-

lowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of rea-

sons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should be

warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the gear selector.

• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to chil-

dren. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.

Central Lock/Unlock Button

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CAUTION!

An unlocked vehicle is an invitation. Always remove the key from the ignition and lock

all of the doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.

Doors Lock With One Or More Doors Open

It is possible to lock the vehicle using the Remote Keyless Entry, internal button, or external key

fob. The vehicle can also be locked if one or more doors are open. At lock command request,

LED is switched ON. At closing of the last door, the vehicle maintains the central locking status

if key is not inserted in Ignition Device, otherwise the vehicle will be unlocked and the LED will

be switched OFF.

NOTE:

If the key is not inserted in the ignition switch, but is inside t he vehicle, the system does not rec-

ognize the presence of the key and after the closing of last door, the vehicle remains locked.

Auto-Relocking (Only For Rear Doors)

With the vehicle locked and all doors closed (LED ON), if a passenger opens one of the

rear doors (LED OFF), as soon as the door is closed, it will be locked again (LED ON).

Child-Protection Door Lock System (Rear Doors)

To provide a safer environment for small children riding in the rear seats, the rear doors

are equipped with Child-Protection Door Lock system.

To Engage Or Disengage The Child-Protection Door Lock System

1. Open the rear door.

2. Insert the tip of the key into the lock and rotate clockwise to the lock position or

counter clockwise to unlock position.

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the opposite rear door.

WARNING!

Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. Remember t hat the rear doors can only be

opened from the outside when the Child-Protection locks are engaged (locked).

NOTE:

For emergency exit from the rear sea ts when t he Child-Protection Door Lock System is

engaged, unlock the doors using the central unlock button, roll down the window and

open the door using the exterior handle.

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POWER WINDOWS

Power Window Switches

The power window controls are located on the driver's door trim panel. There is a single

switch on the front passenger door, which operate the front passenger window and a

single switch on each rear door that operates the rear passenger door window. The win-

dow controls will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position.

NOTE:

The power window switches will remain

active for up to three minutes after the

ignition switch is cycled to the OFF posi-

tion. Opening either front door will cancel

this feature.

WARNING!

Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, and do not let children play with power

windows. Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to

children. Occupants, particularly unattended children, can become entrapped by the win-

dows while operating the power window switches. Such entrapment may result in seri-

ous injury or death.

Auto-Down

The window switches have an Auto-Down feature. Push the window switch for approxi-

mately one second, release, and the window will go down automatically. To cancel the

Auto-Down movement, operate the switch in either the up or down direction and re-

lease the switch.

Power Window Switch Panel

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Auto-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection — If Equipped

Pull the window switch for approximately one second, release and the window will go up

automatically.

To stop the window during an Auto-Up operation, push or pull again the window switch.

To close the window part way, pull the window switch briefly and release it when you

want the window to stop.

NOTE:

• If the window runs into any obstacle during Auto-Closure, it will reverse direction and

then go back down. Remove the obstacle and use t he window switch again to close

the window.

• Any impact due to rough road conditions may trigger the Auto-Reverse function unex-

pectedly during Auto-Closure. If this happens, pull the switch and hold to close the

window manually.

WARNING!

There is no anti-pinch protection when the window is almost closed . Be sure to clear

all objects from the window before closing.

Resetting The Auto-Up Feature

Should the Auto-Up feature stop working, the window probably needs to be reset. To

reset Auto-Up:

1. Pull the window switch up to close the window completely and continue to hold the

switch up for an additional two seconds after t he window is closed.

2. Push the window switch down to open the window completely and continue to hold

the switch down for an additional two seconds after the window is fully open.

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 win-

dows 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 opening to minimize the buffeting or open any window.

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LIFTGATE

To unlock the liftgate , use the 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.

• 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 temperature, it may be necessary to assist the props when opening the liftgate in cold

weather.

Liftgate Emergency Release

As a security measure, a liftga te emergency release is built into the liftgate latching

mechanism. To access the liftgate emergency release, proceed as follows:

1. Remove the rear headres ts and fold down the seats completely.

2. Take the screwdriver from the tool box supplied.

3. With the screwdriver, remove the yellow tab.

4. Press the screwdriver into the seat in order to trigger the release trunk tab (follow

the direction arrow to open).

Liftgate Electronic Release

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OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS

Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems:

Occupant Restraint Systems Features

• Seat Belt Systems

• Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Air Bags

• Child Restraints

Some of the safety features described in this section may be standard equipment on

some models, or may be optional equipment on others. If you are not sure, ask your au-

thorized dealer.

Important Safety Precautions

Please pay close attention to the information in this section. It tells you how to use your

restraint system properly, to keep you and your passengers as safe as possible.

Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the risk of harm from a deploying

air bag:

1. Children 12 years old and under should always ride buckled up in a vehicle with a

rear seat.

2. If a child from 2 to 12 years old (not in a rear-facing child restraint) must ride in the

front passenger seat, move the seat as far back as possible and use the proper child

restraint (refer to “Child Restraints” in this section for further information).

3. Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle seat belt properly (refer to

“Child Restraints” in this section for further information) should be secured in a ve-

hicle with a rear seat in child restraints or belt-positioning booster seats. Older chil-

dren who do not use child restraints or belt-positioning booster seats should ride

properly buckled up in a vehicle with a rear seat.

4. Never allow children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under their arm.

5. You should read the instructions provided with your child restraint to make sure that

you are using it properly.

6. All occupants should always wear their lap and shoulder belts properly.

7. The driver and front passenger seats should be moved back as far as practical to al-

low the front air bags room to infla te.

8. Do not lean against the door or window. If your vehicle has side air bags, and deploy-

ment occurs, the side air bags will inflate forcefully into t he space between occupants

and the door and occupants could be injured.

9. If the air bag system in this vehicle needs to be modified to accommodate a disabled

person, refer to the “Consumer Assistance” section for customer service contact

information.

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WARNING!

• Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an air bag. A deploying passen-

ger front air bag can cause death or serious injury to a child 12 years or younger,

including a child in a rear-facing child restraint.

• Only use a rear-facing child restraint in a vehicle with a rear seat.

Seat Belt Systems

Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even on short trips. Someone on the

road may be a poor driver and could cause a collision that includes you. This can happen

far away from home or on your own street.

Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they can reduce the seriousness of inju-

ries in a collision. Some of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown from the

vehicle. Seat belts reduce the possibility of ejection and the risk of injury caused by strik-

ing the inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at all times.

Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)

Driver And Passenger BeltAlert (If Equipped)

BeltAlert is a feature intended to remind the driver and outboard front seat passen-

ger (if equipped with outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert) to buckle t heir seat belts.

The Belt Alert feature is active whenever the ignition switch is in the AVV/START or

MAR/ON/RUN position .

Initial Indication

If the driver is unbuckled when the ignition switch is firs t in the AVV/START or MAR/

ON/RUN position, a chime will signal for a few seconds. If the driver or outboard front

seat passenger (if equipped with outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert) is unbuckled

when the ignition switch is first in the AVV/START or MAR/ON/RUN position the Seat

Belt Reminder Light will turn on and remain on until both outboard front sea t belts are

buckled. The outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert is not active when an outboard

front passenger seat is unoccupied.

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BeltAlert Warning Sequence

The BeltAlert warning sequence is activated when the vehicle is moving above a specified ve-

hicle speed range and t he driver or out board front seat passenger is unbuckled (if equipped

with outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert) (the outboard front passenger seat Bel tAlert is

not active when the outboard front passenger seat is unoccupied). The BeltAlert warning se-

quence starts by blinking the Seat Belt Reminder Light and sounding an intermittent chime.

Once the BeltAlert warning sequence has completed, the Seat Bel t Reminder Light will remain

on until the seat belts are buckled. The BeltAlert warning sequence may repeat based on ve-

hicle speed until the driver and occupied outboard front seat passenger seat belts are buckled.

The driver should instruct all occupants to buckle their seat belts.

Change Of Status

If the driver or outboard front seat passenger (if equipped with out board front passen-

ger seat BeltAlert) unbuckles their seat belt while the vehicle is traveling, the BeltAlert

warning sequence will begin until the seat belts are buckled again.

The outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert is not active when the outboard front passenger

seat is unoccupied. BeltAlert may be triggered when an animal or other items are placed on

the outboard front passenger seat or when the seat is folded flat (if equipped). It is recom-

mended that pets be restrained in the rear seat (if equipped) in pet harnesses or pet carriers

that are secured by seat bel ts, and cargo is properly stowed.

BeltAlert can be activated or deactivated by your authorized dealer. FCA US LLC does

not recommend deactivating BeltAlert.

NOTE:

If BeltAlert has been deactivated and the driver or outboard front seat passenger

(if equipped with outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert) is unbuckled the Seat Belt

Reminder Light will turn on and remain on until the driver and outboard front seat pas-

senger seat belts are buckled.

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Lap/Shoulder Belts

All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped with lap/shoulder belts.

The seat belt webbing retractor will lock only during very sudden stops or collisions. This

feature allows the shoulder part of the seat belt to move freely with you under normal

conditions. However, in a collision the seat belt will lock and reduce your risk of striking

the inside of the vehicle or being thrown out of the vehicle.

WARNING!

•

Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The air

bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some collisions, the air bags

won’t deploy at all. Always wear your seat belt even though you have air bags.

• In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are

not properly buckled up.You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other pas-

sengers, or you can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be sure you and others

in your vehicle are buckled up properly.

• 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 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. Occu-

pants, including the driver, should always wear their seat bel ts whether or not an

air bag is also provided at their seating position to minimize the risk of severe in-

jur y or death in the event of a crash.

• 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 instruc tions to wear your seat belt safely and to keep your pas-

sengers safe, too.

•

Two people should never be belted into a single seat belt. People belted together can

crash into one another in a collision, hurting one another badly. Neverusealap/

shoulder belt or a lap belt for more t han one person, no matter what their size.

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