2022 Fiat 500X Seats Setup Instructions

The 2022 Fiat 500X has a small but stylish body. Inside, the art of interior design and the science of ergonomics come together to make a seating setup that is both very comfortable and very flexible. As soon as you walk into the cabin of this stylish car, you’ll notice the well-thought-out seating arrangement that makes it easy for both the driver and passengers to relax. Each seat is carefully shaped to keep people comfortable on every trip.

The materials used to make them are often soft and long-lasting. With rear seats that can be folded down to make more room for cargo, a rear armrest for extra comfort, and the option of heated leather-trimmed seats in some trims, the Fiat 500X’s seating arrangement gives you options for both daily commutes and weekend trips. It’s a perfect mix of form and function, showing that Fiat is dedicated to making driving fun while also accepting the practicality that modern life requires.

SEATS

Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint system of the vehicle.

WARNING

1. 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 seri-ously injured or killed.
2. 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.
3. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.

MANUAL ADJUSTMENT (FRONT SEATS)

WARNING

1. Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be adjusted properly and you could be injured. Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is parked.
2. 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 and be seriously or even fatally injured. Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.

Manual Front Seat Forward/Rearward Adjustment
Some models may be equipped with manual seats. The seat can be adjusted forward or rearward by using a bar located by the front of the seat cushion, near the floor.

Manual Seat Adjustment Levers

1. Forward/Rearward Adjustment Bar
2. Seat Height Adjustment Lever (If Equipped)
3. Recline Lever

While sitting in the seat, lift up on the bar located under the seat cushion and move the seat forward or rearward. Release the bar once you have reached the desired position. Then, using body pressure, move forward and rearward on the seat to be sure that the seat adjusters have latched.

WARNING

1. 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.
2. 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.

Height Adjustment — If Equipped
The front driver and passenger seats height can be raised or lowered by using a lever, located on the outboard side of the seat. Pull upward on the lever to raise the seat height or push downward on the lever to lower the seat height.

Recline Adjustment
To adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on the outboard side of the seat, lean back to the desired position and release the lever. To return the seatback, lift the lever, lean forward and release the lever.

MANUAL ADJUSTMENT (REAR SEATS)

WARNING
Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of the seatback. This could impair visibility or become a dangerous projectile in a sudden stop or collision.

Manual Folding Second Row Seat
The manual folding split rear seat increases the storage of the rear cargo area.

NOTE:

1. Prior to folding the rear seat down, it may be necessary to position the front seat to its mid-track position. Be sure that the front seats are fully upright and positioned forward, this will allow the rear seat to fold down easily.
2. You may experience deformation in the seat cushion from the seat belt buckles if the seats are left folded for an extended period of time. This is normal and by simply unfolding the seats to the open position, over time the seat cushion will return to its normal shape.

WARNING

1. It is extremely 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.
2. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts.
3. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.

Cargo Area Enlargement
Folding both sides of the rear seat provides additional storage in the rear cargo area.

Proceed as follows:

1. Remove the rear shelf (if equipped).
2. Fully lower the rear seat head restraints.
3. Move the safety belts to the outboard side of the seat.
4. Pull the seatback release lever to fold both sides of the rear seatbacks completely forward.

Partial Enlargement Of The Cargo Area
Enlargement of the left side of the cargo area allows you to carry a single passenger on the right side of the rear seat, while the enlargement of the right side allows you to carry two passengers.

Proceed as follows:

1. Remove the rear shelf (if equipped).
2. Fully lower the rear seat head restraints.
3. Move the safety belts to the outboard side of the seat and rest them on the seat belt guide.
4. Pull the seatback release lever to fold the left or right rear seatback completely forward.

Seatback Release Lever

Seatback Repositioning

NOTE:
If interference from the cargo area prevents the seatback from fully locking, you will have difficulty returning the seat to its proper position.

1. Move the safety belts to the seat belt guides on the top edge of the seat to ensure the seatbacks properly latch.
2. Lift the seatbacks, pushing them back until they lock on both the latches. Verify the red notches are no longer visible on the release lever. If the red notches are visible, the seatback is not secure.

Rear Seat Latch

WARNING
Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position. If the seatback is not securely locked into position the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and/or passengers. An improperly latched seat could cause serious injury.

POWER ADJUSTMENT FRONT SEATS — IF EQUIPPED

The power seat switches are located on the outboard side of the seat.
Use the switch to move the seat up/down, forward/rearward, tilt (if equipped) and to set the angle of the seatback.

Power Seat Switches

1. Power Seat Switch
2. Power Recline Switch
3. Power Lumbar Switch

NOTE:
The power seat adjustment switches can only be used when the ignition is in the ON/RUN position and for 20 minutes after the ignition is placed in the OFF position. The devices will automatically be deactivated when the ignition is in the OFF position if the vehicle is locked from the outside.

Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward
The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward by using the power seat switch. The seat will move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch when the desired position has been reached.

Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down
The height of the seats can be adjusted up or down by using the power seat switch. The seat will move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch when the desired position is reached.

Tilting The Seat Up Or Down
The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted up or down using the power seat switch. The front of the seat cushion will move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch when the desired position has been reached.

Reclining The Seatback
Push the seat recliner switch forward or rearward. The seatback will move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch when the desired position has been reached.

WARNING

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.

CAUTION
Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the seat’s path.

Power Lumbar — If Equipped
Vehicles equipped with power driver or passenger seats may also be equipped with power lumbar. The power lumbar switch is located on the outboard side of the power seat. Push the switch forward to increase the lumbar support. Push the switch rearward to decrease the lumbar support. Pushing upward or downward on the switch will raise and lower the position of the support.

HEATED SEATS — IF EQUIPPED

The heated seat switches are located on the instrument panel.

You can choose between two heating levels:

1. Push the heated seat button once to turn the HI setting on.
2. Push the heated seat button a second time to turn the LO setting on.
3. Push the heated seat button a third time to turn the heating elements off.

If the HI-level setting is selected, the system will automatically switch to LO-level after approximately 145 minutes of continuous operation. At that time, the display will change from HI to LO, indicating the change. The LO-level setting will turn off automatically after approximately 60 minutes.

NOTE

1. The timing may vary based on environmental temperature.
2. The engine must be running for the heated seats to operate.

For information on use with the Remote Start system.

WARNING

1. Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or other physical condition must exercise care when using the seat heater. It may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time.
2. Do not place anything on the seat or seatback that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in a seat that has been over-heated could cause serious burns due to the increased surface temperature of the seat.

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