Fiat 500X 2017, Owner'S Manual

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When exiting the vehicle, always:
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Apply the parking brake.
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Shift the transmission into PARK.
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Turn the engine OFF.
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Remove the key fob.
WARNING!
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Never use the PARK position as a substitute for
the parking brake. Always apply the parking
brake fully when exiting the vehicle to guard
against vehicle movement and possible injury or
damage.
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Your vehicle could move and injure you and
others if it is not in PARK. Check by trying to
move the transmission gear selector out of PARK
with the brake pedal released. Make sure the
transmission is in PARK before leaving the ve-
hicle.
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It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL
if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If
your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal,
the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in
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reverse. You could lose control of the vehicle and
hit someone or something. Only shift into gear
when the engine is idling normally and your foot
is firmly pressing the brake pedal.
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Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure
those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles,
you should never exit a vehicle while the engine
is running. Before exiting a vehicle, always apply
the parking brake, shift the transmission into
PARK, and turn the ignition OFF. When the
ignition is in the OFF mode, the transmission is
locked in PARK, securing the vehicle against
unwanted movement.
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When leaving the vehicle, always make sure the
ignition is in the OFF mode, remove the key fob
from the vehicle, and lock the vehicle.
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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
seriously or fatally injured. Children should be
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