2023 Fiat 500 Seats Setup

The way the seats are set up in the 2023 Fiat 500 is a great example of how design and efficiency can work well together. The 2023 Fiat 500’s seating arrangement is modern and convenient, with a focus on making the most of the room inside while giving a fun driving experience. The seats are made with care and are shaped in a way that gives you the best support on both short and long trips. Whether you’re a driver who wants an ergonomic seat or a passenger who wants a comfy place to sit, the seats can meet your needs. The seats are set up so that you can find the best driving position for you, which improves both ease and control on the road. In the back of the Fiat 500, the seats often have a split-folding design that makes it easy to carry different kinds of goods without sacrificing passenger comfort. The seats in the 2023 Fiat 500 are more than just functional parts. They are made of high-quality materials that give off an air of sophistication and are an important part of the drive experience. With a combination of good looks, adjustability, and well-thought-out tech, the Fiat 500’s seats change the way you interact with your car, making it a place where comfort and personal driving pleasure work together.

SEATS

FRONT SEATS

Forward/rearward adjustment
Lift lever (A) fig. 25 and push the seat forwards or backward: in the driving position, you should be able to rest your arms on the rim of the steering wheel.

Height adjustment
(for versions/markets, where provided) Operate lever (B) fig. 26 to lift or lower the rear part of seat to achieve the most comfortable driving position.

Backrest angle adjustment
Rotate the lever (C) fig. 26.

Reclining the backrest

• To fold the backrest over, adjust lever (D) fig. 27 (movement 1) and push the backrest forward until it locks (movement 2).
• Then release lever (D) and, pushing on the backrest, slide the seat forward (movement 3).

Driver side and passenger side, with position memory
To bring back the seat in its initial position proceed as follows:

• Slide the seat back by pushing in the lower part of the backrest as indicated in fig. 27, taking care not to lift the backrest into the vertical starting position. In this way, slide the seat to the locked position (movement 4);
• Now lift the backrest (movement 5) into the vertical starting position until you feel the click;

WARNING
Using lever (D) Fig. 27 before locking the seat in its initial position will cause the initial seat position to be lost. In this case, the position of the seat must be restored through the lengthwise adjustment lever (A) Fig. 25.

Heated seats (where provided)
Heated seats can only be activated by soft-touch controls on the Uconnect™ system with the ignition device in the START position.

Auto On comfort (where provided)
The electric heated steering wheel is switched on automatically whenever the motor is started and the external temperature is lower than or equal to 4.5°C. This function is activated/deactivated on the Uconnect™ system (see “Settings” in the”Vehicle mode” paragraph in the “Multimedia” section).

REAR SEATS

EXTENDING THE BOOT
The separate rear seats allow partial fig. 28 or total fig. 29 boot extension.

Partial extension (50/50)
(for versions/markets, where provided) Proceed as follows:

• Remove the parcel shelf, by releasing it from its two side pins and pulling it out;
• Remove the rear seat head restraints (where provided); see the “Head restraints” chapter in this section;
• Check that the seat belt is fully extended and not twisted;
• Act on the buttons (A) fig. 30 (one on each side) to unlock the left or right portion of the backrest and accompany the backrest on the cushion.

WARNING
To return the backrest to its correct position, we recommend operating from the outside through the doors.

Total extension
Tilting the rear seat completely forward allows maximum loading volume.

Proceed as follows:

• remove the parcel shelf, by releasing it from its two side pins and pulling it out;
• Remove the rear seat head restraints (where provided); see the “Head restraints” chapter in this section;
• Check that the belt straps are correctly extended and not twisted;
• operate the levers (A) Fig. 30 and (B) to release the backrests and guide them onto the cushion.

WARNING
To return the backrest to its correct position, we recommend operating from the outside through the doors.

Repositioning seat backrests
Raise the backrests and push them back until the locking click of both retainers is heard. Position the seat belt buckles upwards and set the cushion to the normal use position.

WARNING
When returning the backrest to its normal position, make sure that it is correctly fastened and that you hear the lock click. Also check that the seat belts do not get stuck between the backrest and the interior moulding.

WARNING

• 15) All adjustments must be made with the car stationary and the engine stopped.
• 16) If a side bag is fitted, it is dangerous to use seat covers not available from Lineaccessori MOPAR®.
• 17) After releasing the adjustment lever, always check that the seat is locked on the guides by trying to move it back and forth. If the seat is not locked into place, it may unexpectedly slide and cause the driver to lose control of the car.
• 18) Make sure the backrests are properly secured at both sides to prevent them from moving forward, in the event of sharp braking, with possible impact with of the passengers.

IMPORTANT

• 6) The fabric upholstery of the seats has been designed to withstand long-term wear deriving from normal use of the car. Some precautions are however required. Avoid prolonged and/or excessive rubbing against clothing accessories such as metal buckles and Velcro strips which, by applying high pressure on the fabric in a small area, could cause it to break, thereby damaging the upholstery.
• 7) Before tilting the backrest, remove any objects on the seat cushion.

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