Fiat 500X2017, User Manual

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STEERING WHEEL
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 lever is located be-
low the steering wheel at the end of the steering column .
To unlock the steering column, push the
tilt/telescoping lever downward (toward the
floor)
.
To tilt the steering column, move the
steering wheel upward or downward as
desired
. To lengthen or shorten the steer-
ing column, pull the steering wheel outward
or push it inward as desired
.
To lock the steering column in position, pull
the tilt/telescoping lever upward until fully
engaged
.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering column while driving . Adjusting the steering column while
driving or driving with the steering column unlocked, could cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle
.
Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury or
death .
Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped
The steering wheel contains a heating element that helps warm your hands in cold
weather
.
The heated steering wheel has only one temperature setting
.
Once the heated
steering wheel switch has been turned on, it will operate for an average of 80 min-
utes or more before automatically shutting off . This time may vary depending on the en-
vironmental temperature
.
The heated steering wheel can shut off early or may not turn
on when the steering wheel is already warm . The heated steering wheel control button is
located on the center of the instrument panel below the climate controls .
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel Lever
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