Fiat Abarth 2018 Owner's Manual
OWNER’S MANUAL
2018
FIAT®500 ABARTH
AND ABARTH CABRIO
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 therefore.
DRIVING AND ALCOHOL
Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of
accidents.
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 nondrinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation.
WARNING!
Driving after drinking can lead to an accident.
Your perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are
slower, and your judgment is impaired when you
have been drinking. Never drink and then drive.
This manual illustrates and describes the operation of
features and equipment that are either standard or optional on this vehicle. This manual may also include a
description of features and equipment that are no longer
available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please
disregard any features and equipment described in this
manual that are not on this vehicle.
FCA US LLC reserves the right to make changes in design
and specifications, and/or make additions to or improvements to its products without imposing any obligation
upon itself to install them on products previously manufactured.
Copyright © 2018 FCA US LLC
SECTION PAGE
INTRODUCTION ...................................................................3
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GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................................................7
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE ...................................................13
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL . .........................................71
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SAFETY .........................................................................97
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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STARTINGANDOPERATING.........................................................157
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INCASEOFEMERGENCY ...........................................................193
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE .....................................................219
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................273
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MULTIMEDIA ....................................................................283
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CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE ............................................................303
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INDEX..........................................................................309
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INTRODUCTION
CONTENTS
䡵 INTRODUCTION .........................4
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䡵 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ................5
䡵 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ...............5
▫ Essential Information ......................5
▫ Symbols ...............................5
䡵 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS .....5
4 INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Dear Customer,
Congratulations on selecting your new vehicle. Be assured
that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality. This Owner’s Manual has been
prepared with the assistance of service and engineering
specialists to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. It is supplemented by Warranty
Information, and customer oriented documents. In the
attached Warranty Booklet, you will find a description of
the services that FCA offers to its customers, the Warranty
Certificate and the details of the terms and conditions for
maintaining its validity. Please take the time to read all of
these publications carefully before driving your vehicle for
the first time. Following the instructions, recommendations, tips, and important warnings in this manual will
help assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle.
Be sure you are familiar with all vehicle controls, particularly those used for braking, steering, transmission, and
transfer case shifting (if equipped). Learn how your vehicle
handles on different road surfaces. Your driving skills will
improve with experience.
This Owner’s Manual describes all versions of this vehicle.
Options and equipment dedicated to specific markets or
versions are not expressly indicated in the text. Therefore,
you should only consider the information which is related
to the trim level, engine, and version that you have
purchased. Any content introduced throughout the Owner’s Information, that may or may not be applicable to your
vehicle, will be identified with the wording “If Equipped”.
All data contained in this publication are intended to help
you use your vehicle in the best possible way. FCA aims at
a constant improvement of the vehicles produced. For this
reason, it reserves the right to make changes to the model
described for technical and/or commercial reasons. For
further information, contact an authorized dealer.
NOTE: After reviewing the Owner’s Information, it should
be stored in the vehicle for convenient referencing, and
remain with the vehicle when sold.
When it comes to service, remember that an authorized
dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained technicians and genuine MOPAR® parts, and cares about your
satisfaction.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Essential Information
Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section
contains the information you desire.
Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the items
of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and illustrations may differ from your vehicle’s equipment.
The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual
contains a complete listing of all subjects.
INTRODUCTION 5
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against operating procedures that could result in a collision, bodily
injury and/or death. It also contains CAUTIONS against
procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If
you do not read this entire Owner’s Manual, you may miss
important information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions.
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
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Symbols
Some vehicle components have colored labels whose symbols indicate precautions to be observed when using this
component. Refer to “Warning Lights and Messages” in
“Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel” for further
information on the symbols used in your vehicle.
WARNING!
Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could
seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may
lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death.
GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONTENTS
䡵 FRONT VIEW ............................8
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䡵 INSTRUMENT PANEL .....................10
䡵 REAR VIEW .............................9
䡵 INTERIOR .............................11
8 GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS
FRONT VIEW
Front View
1 — Exterior Mirrors 3 — Hood / Engine Compartment
2 — Windshield 4 — Headlights
REAR VIEW
1 — Rear Lights
2 — Rear Windshield Wiper
3 — Liftgate
GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS 9
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Rear View
10 GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Instrument Panel
1 — Air Vents 4 — Uconnect System
2 — Uconnect Phone Controls 5 — Climate Controls
3 — Instrument Cluster
INTERIOR
Interior
1 — Steering Wheel 3 — Seats
2 — Glove Compartment 4 — Gear Selector
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
䡵 KEYS .................................16
▫ Key With Remote Control..................16
䡵 IGNITION SWITCH .......................19
▫ Mechanical Ignition Switch .................19
▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder .................21
䡵 SENTRY KEY ...........................21
▫ Customer Key Programming ...............21
▫ Replacement Keys .......................21
▫ General Information .....................22
䡵 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM ...............22
▫ To Arm The System .....................22
▫ To Disarm The System ....................23
▫ Central Lock/Unlock (Switch Safe Lock Device) —
If Equipped............................23
䡵 DOORS ...............................24
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▫ Manual Lock ...........................24
▫ Power Door Locks ......................25
䡵 SEATS ................................26
▫ Manual Adjustment Front Seats..............26
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped ...............29
▫ Manual Folding Rear Seat..................30
䡵 HEAD RESTRAINTS ......................31
▫ Front Non-Adjustable Head Restraints ........32
▫ Rear Head Restraints .....................32
䡵 STEERING WHEEL .......................33
▫ Tilt Steering Column — If Equipped ..........33
䡵 MIRRORS ..............................34
▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ..................34
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▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped .....34
▫ Interior Light Timing (Center Position) ........40
▫ Power Mirrors .........................35
▫ Folding Mirrors .........................36
▫ Spotter Mirror — If Equipped ...............36
▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped .............36
䡵 EXTERIOR LIGHTS .......................37
▫ Multifunction Lever ......................37
▫ Headlights ............................37
▫ Daytime Running Lights ..................37
▫ High Beams ...........................38
▫ Flash-To-Pass ..........................38
▫ Parking Lights .........................38
▫ Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay ...........38
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped .................38
▫ Turn Signals ...........................39
▫ Lane Change Assist ......................39
䡵 INTERIOR LIGHTS .......................40
▫ Interior Light Timing (On/Right Position) ......40
▫ Cargo Area Lights .......................41
䡵 WIPERS AND WASHERS ...................41
▫ Front Windshield Wiper Operation ...........41
▫ Rear Windshield Wiper ...................43
䡵 CLIMATE CONTROLS .....................44
▫ Manual Climate Control Overview ...........44
▫ Automatic Temperature Control Overview ......48
▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If
Equipped .............................53
▫ Operating Tips .........................54
䡵 WINDOWS .............................56
▫ Power Window Controls ..................56
▫ Auto-Down............................57
▫ Wind Buffeting .........................57
䡵 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED ..........57
▫ To Open ..............................58
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䡵 HOOD ................................63
▫ To Close ..............................58
▫ Wind Buffeting .........................58
▫ Sun Shade — If Equipped .................59
▫ Pinch Protect Feature .....................59
▫ Emergency Operation.....................59
䡵 POWER CONVERTIBLE TOP — IF EQUIPPED . . .60
▫ Lowering The Power Top ..................60
▫ Raising The Power Top ...................61
▫ Power Convertible Top Relearn Procedure ......62
▫ Wind Stop.............................63
▫ Opening .............................63
▫ Closing ...............................64
䡵 LIFTGATE .............................65
▫ Opening .............................65
䡵 INTERNAL EQUIPMENT ...................66
▫ Storage ...............................66
▫ Cupholders ...........................66
▫ Sun Visors.............................67
▫ Electrical Power Outlets ..................68
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KEYS
Key With Remote Control
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) key fob contains an
integrated key. To use the mechanical key, simply push the
mechanical key release button.
NOTE: The authorized dealer that sold you your vehicle
has the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These
numbers can be used to order duplicate keys from your
authorized dealer.
To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate
Push and release the unlock button on the key fob once to
unlock the driver ’s door or twice, within five seconds, to
unlock all doors, and the liftgate. The turn signal lights will
flash to acknowledge the unlock signal. The illuminated
entry system will also turn on.
To Lock The Doors And Liftgate
Push and release the lock button on the key fob to lock all
doors and the liftgate. The turn signal lights will flash and
the horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal.
Locking Doors With A Key
Integrated Key
1 — Mechanical Key Release
Button
2 — Unlock Button 4 — Liftgate Button
3 — Lock Button
1. Insert the key with either side up.
2. Turn the key to the right to lock the door.
3. Turn the key to the left to unlock the door.
Opening Power Top Remote Function
The remote keyless power top function can only be used
with the engine off.
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Top Open. The roof will stop opening whenever the unlock
button on the key fob is released, or when it reaches the
spoiler position.
Key Fob Unlock/Power Top Open Button Location
NOTE: The remote keyless power top function can be used
to open the power top to the spoiler position.
Opening Power Top Remote Function:
OPEN — Push and hold the unlock button down on the
key fob for a minimum of three seconds to initiate Power
WARNING!
Failure to follow these warnings can result in injuries
that are serious or fatal to you, your passengers, and
others around you:
• Before operating the power top, make sure that no
moving parts of the convertible top can injure a
person or animal.
• Never place any extremities (hands, feet, etc.) near
the convertible top components, the upper windshield area, the shelf area behind the rear seats, or
the convertible top stowage area while raising or
lowering the convertible top.
• When using the power top button on the key fob, if
potential danger exists while lowering the top, release the button immediately to interrupt the operation.
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Replacing The Battery In The Key With Remote Control
Key Fob Components
1 — Mechanical Key
2 — Mechanical Key Release Button
3 — Battery
4 — Battery Case
5—Screw
To replace the battery, proceed as follows:
1. Push mechanical release button to open the mechanical
key.
2. Turn the screw to unlock using a small screwdriver.
3. Take out the battery case and replace the battery making
sure that polarities are correct.
4. Refit the battery case inside the key and lock it turning
the screw to lock.
NOTE: Used batteries should be properly disposed of as
specified by law, see an authorized dealer for assistance
needed.
Programming Additional Key Fobs
Refer to “Sentry Key” in “Getting To Know Your Vehicle”
for further information.
If you do not have a programmed key fob, contact an
authorized dealer for details.
Request For Additional Remote Controls
The system can recognize up to eight remote controls.
Should a new remote control be necessary, go to an
authorized dealer, taking an ID document and the car
ownership documents.
General Information
The following regulatory statement applies to all radio
frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and
with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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IGNITION SWITCH
Mechanical Ignition Switch
The ignition switch can be turned to three different positions:
• STOP: engine off, key can be removed. Some electrical
devices (e.g. sound system, central door locking system,
etc.) can operate.
NOTE: The transmission must be shifted into PARK before
the key is turned to the STOP position. Then, the key can be
removed.
• AVV: engine start-up.
• MAR: driving position. All electrical devices are en-
abled.
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If the key is turned to the STOP position before shifting into
park, the key will have to be moved to the driving (MAR)
position and back to STOP. Then, the key can be removed.
Ignition Switch
1 — STOP (OFF/LOCK) 3 — AVV (START)
2 — MAR (ACC/ON/RUN)
WARNING! (Continued)
into FIRST gear or REVERSE, apply the parking
brake, then turn the engine OFF, remove the key fob
from the vehicle and lock your vehicle.
• 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 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 children. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the
vehicle.
• Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
WARNING!
• Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the automatic
transmission into PARK or the manual transmission
(Continued)
CAUTION!
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation. Always remove
the key from the ignition and lock all doors when
leaving the vehicle unattended.
Key-In-Ignition Reminder
Opening the driver’s door when the key is in the ignition
and the ignition switch position is in the OFF/LOCK
position, a signal sounds to remove the key.
SENTRY KEY
The Sentry Key Immobilizer System prevents unauthorized vehicle operation by disabling the vehicle. The system
does not need to be armed or activated. Operation is
automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked or
unlocked.
The system uses ignition keys which have an embedded
electronic chip (transponder) to prevent unauthorized vehicle operation. Therefore, only keys that are programmed
to the vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle.
NOTE: A key which has not been programmed is also
considered an invalid key, even if it is cut to fit the ignition
switch lock cylinder for that vehicle.
If the vehicle security light is on after the key is turned to
the MAR (ACC/ON/RUN) position, it indicates that there
is a problem with the electronics.
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CAUTION!
• Always remove the Sentry Key from the vehicle and
lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
• The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is not compatible with some aftermarket remote starting systems.
Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting
problems and loss of security protection.
All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have been
programmed to the vehicle electronics.
Customer Key Programming
Programming key fobs may be performed at an authorized
dealer.
Replacement Keys
NOTE: Only keys that have been programmed to the
vehicle electronics can be used to start the vehicle. Once a
Sentry Key has been programmed to a vehicle, it cannot be
programmed to any other vehicle. When having the Sen-
try Key Immobilizer System serviced, bring all vehicle
keys with you to an authorized dealer.
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General Information
The following regulatory statement applies to all radio
frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and
with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM
The vehicle security alarm monitors the vehicle doors for
unauthorized entry and the ignition switch for unauthorized operation. While the vehicle security alarm is armed,
interior switches for door locks and liftgate release are
disabled. If something triggers the alarm, the vehicle
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 on the
instrument panel will flash.
To Arm The System
1. Remove the key from the ignition switch and get out of
the vehicle.
2. Lock the door using either the Central Lock/Unlock
switch or the Remote Keyless Entry key fob and close all
doors.
3. The horn will sound and the vehicle security light in the
instrument cluster will switch on for approximately
three seconds. This shows that the vehicle security
alarm is about to arm. During this period, if a door is
opened, the ignition switch is turned to ON/RUN, or
the power door locks are unlocked in any manner, the
vehicle security alarm will automatically disarm. After
approximately three seconds, the vehicle security light
will flash. This shows that the vehicle security alarm is
fully armed.
The activation of the vehicle security alarm is followed by
a self-diagnosis stage. If a fault is detected during the
self-diagnosis stage, the horn will sound a second time.
If the horn sounds a second time, check that all doors, hood
and liftgate are closed correctly, then rearm the system.
If the vehicle security alarm sounds the horn a second time
even when all doors, hood and liftgate are correctly closed,
a fault has occurred in the operation of the system. Contact
an authorized dealer.
To Disarm The System
Push unlock on the key fob, or insert the key into the
ignition switch and turn the ignition switch to the ON/
RUN position.
NOTE: The vehicle security alarm will not disarm when
the metal insert of the key is used on a single door lock
cylinder.
The vehicle security alarm is designed to protect your
vehicle; however, you can create conditions where the
vehicle security alarm will arm unexpectedly. If you remain
in the vehicle and lock the doors with the key fob, once the
vehicle security alarm is armed, when you pull the door
handle to exit, the alarm will sound. If this occurs, push the
unlock button on the key fob to disarm the vehicle security
alarm.
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Central Lock/Unlock (Switch Safe Lock Device) — If Equipped
This safety device prevents the operation of the interior
door handles and the door locking/unlocking button.
It prevents the opening of the doors from inside the
passenger compartment, serving as an obstacle to break-in
attempts (e.g. broken window).
We recommend that you activate the Safe Lock device each
time you park your car.
Safe Lock Device Location
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Activating The Safe Lock Device
The Safe Lock device is enabled on all the doors by quickly
double-pushing the lock button on the key fob.
The direction indicators flash three times and the LED
above the button flashes to indicate that the Safe Lock
device has been activated. If one or more of the doors are
not closed correctly, the Safe Lock device will not activate,
preventing a person from getting stuck inside the passenger compartment by entering the car through, and then
closing, the open door.
Deactivating The Safe Lock Device
The Safe Lock device deactivates automatically:
1. By pushing the unlock button on the key fob.
2. By turning the ignition key to the MAR position.
DOORS
If the lock symbol is visible when the door is shut, the door
will lock. Therefore, make sure the key fob is not inside the
vehicle before closing the door.
Manual Lock/Unlock Switch
NOTE: The manual lock knob unlocks each individual
door separately.
Manual Lock
To lock each door from the inside, push the inside door
handle toward the door until the red lock indicator is
visible. To unlock the doors from the inside, pull the inside
door handle to the first detent or until the lock symbol is no
longer visible.
WARNING!
• When exiting the vehicle, always remove the key fob
from the vehicle and lock your vehicle.
(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
• 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 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 children, and do not leave the
ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless EnterN-Go in the ON/RUN mode. A child could operate
power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
• Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
An unlocked car is an invitation. Always remove the
key from the ignition and lock all doors when leaving
the vehicle unattended.
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Power Door Locks
A power door lock switch is incorporated into the driver
door handle. Push or pull the handle to lock or unlock the
doors and liftgate. If the driver ’s door handle is pushed, a
red lock indicator will show on the driver’s door handle
(indicating locked). When the door is closed, the door will
lock.
NOTE: To prevent the key from being locked in the vehicle,
the doors will automatically unlock if the driver’s door
handle is pushed when the key is in the ignition.
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Power Door Lock Handle
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Auto Door Locks
When enabled, the door locks will lock automatically when
the vehicle’s speed exceeds 12 mph (20 km/h).
NOTE: Use the Automatic Door Locks feature in accordance with local laws.
Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further
information.
SEATS
Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the
vehicle.
WARNING!
• 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.
In a collision, people riding in these areas are more
likely to be seriously injured or killed.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.
Manual Adjustment Front Seats
Forward/Rearward Adjustment
The adjusting bar is located at the front of the seats, near
the floor.
Adjusting Bar
While sitting in the seat, lift up on the bar and move the
seat forward or rearward. Release the bar once the desired
position is reached. Then, using body pressure, move
forward and rearward on the seat to be sure that the seat
adjusters have latched.
WARNING!
• Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous.
Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of
control which could cause a collision and serious
injury or death.
• Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat
belts and while the vehicle is parked. Serious injury
or death could result from a poorly adjusted seat belt.
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Seat Height Adjustment
The driver’s seat height can be raised or lowered by using
a lever, located on the outboard side of the seat. Pump the
lever upward to raise the seat height, or pump the lever
downward to lower the seat height.
Height Adjuster
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Recline Adjustment
The recline adjustment lever is located on the inboard side
of the seat. To recline the seatback, lift up the recline lever,
lean back until the desired position has been reached, and
release the lever.
Recline Lever
WARNING!
Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the
shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. In
a collision you could slide under the seat belt, which
could result in serious injury or death.
EZ Entry Feature
The driver and front passenger seats have an EZ entry
feature for rear seat passengers. Pull upward on the release
tether, located on the outboard side of the seatback, dump
the seatback forward, then slide the seat forward to allow
access in and out of the rear seat.
EZ Entry Pull Strap
Lift the seatback upright and push the seat rearward to its
locked position once the rear passengers are seated.
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