Fiat 500X2017, User Manual

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RUN Position With Engine Off
NOTE:
The following functions are with the driver’s foot OFF the Brake Pedal (Transmission in
PARK or NEUTRAL Position)
.
Starting With The Ignition In The OFF Mode:
1
.
Push the ENGINE START/STOP button once to change the ignition to the RUN
mode
.
2
.
Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time to return the ignition to the
OFF mode
.
NOTE:
If the ignition is left in the RUN (engine not running) mode and the transmission is in
PARK, the system will automatically time out after 30 minutes of inactivity and the ignition
will return to the OFF mode
.
In case the ignition does not change with the push of a button, the key fob may have a
low or dead battery
. In this situation, a back up method can be used to operate the igni-
tion
.
Put the nose side (side opposite of the emergency key) of the key fob against the
ENGINE START/STOP button and push to operate the ignition .
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)
.
GETTING STARTED
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