Head Restraints - Fiat 500 2016 User Manual

HEAD RESTRAINTS

Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury by restricting head movement in
the event of a rear-impact. Head restraints should be adjusted so that the top of the
head restraint is located above the top of your ear.
The head restraints for all occupants must be properly adjusted prior to operating the
vehicle or occupying a seat. Head restraints should never be adjusted while the vehicle
is in motion. Driving a vehicle with the head restraints improperly adjusted or removed
could cause serious injury or death in the event of a collision.
Reactive Head Restraints — Front Seats
The front driver and passenger seats are equipped with Reactive Head Restraints. In the
event of a rear impact the Reactive Head Restraints will automatically extend forward
minimizing the gap between the back of the occupant's head and the Reactive Head
Restraint.
To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head restraint. To lower the head re-
straint, push the adjustment button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push
downward on the head restraint.
The Reactive Head Restraints will automatically return to their normal position following a
rear impact. If the Reactive Head Restraints do not return to their normal position, see
your authorized dealership immediately.
NOTE:
The head restraints should only be removed by qualified technicians, for service purposes
only. If either of the head restraints require removal, see your authorized dealership.
• A loose head restraint thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could cause seri-
ous injury or death to occupants of the vehicle. Always securely stow removed
head restraints in a location outside the occupant compartment.
• ALL the head restraints MUST be reinstalled in the vehicle to properly protect
the occupants. Follow the re-installation instructions above prior to operating the
vehicle or occupying a seat.
• Do not place items over the top of the Reactive Head Restraint, such as coats,
seat covers or portable DVD players. These items may interfere with the opera-
tion of the Reactive Head Restraint in the event of a collision and could result in
serious injury or death.
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