Fiat 500 Owner's Handbook Manual page 160

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7) DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL)
• The daytime running lights are an alternative to the dipped
beam headlights for driving during the daytime in countries where
it is compulsory to have lights on during the day, and they are
also permitted in those countries where this is not obligatory.
• Daytime running lights cannot replace dipped beam
headlights when driving at night or through tunnels.
•The use of daytime running lights is governed by the highway
code of the country in which you are driving. Comply with legal
requirements.
8) FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM
If, after an impact, you smell fuel or notice leaks from the fuel
system, do not reactivate the system to avoid the risk of fire.
9) INTERIOR FITTINGS
•The cigar lighter reaches high temperatures. Handle it with
caution and do not allow it to be used by children to avoid the
risk of fire or burns. Always check that the cigar lighter has
switched off.
• Only accessories with a maximum power of 180 W (maximum
absorption 15 A) can be connected to the socket (cigar lighter).
• Do not travel with the glove compartments open: risk of
passenger's injury in case of accident.
• On both sides of the passenger side sun visor there is a label
remembering that it is compulsory to deactivate the airbags if a
rearward facing child restraint system is fitted.
Always comply with the instructions on the label.
10) SUN ROOF –ELECTRIC SOFT TOP
ELECTRIC WINDOWS
When leaving the car, always remove the key from the ignition
device to avoid the risk of injury to the vehicle occupants due to
accidental operation of these devices: improper use can be
dangerous.
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PERSONAL SAFETY
Before and during operation, always check that no-one is
exposed to the risk of being injured either directly by the moving
components or through objects getting caught and being
dragged by them.
11) SOFT TOP
• Keep hands away from the top lever system when opening or
closing the top, or when the top is stopped but not completely
open or closed. This may damage the top or cause injury.
• Keep children away from the area in which the top is folding
during opening or closing operations.
12) DOORS
Before opening a door, ensure that you can do it in conditions of
safety. Open the doors only when the vehicle is stationary.
13) LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT
• Never exceed the maximum allowed load in the luggage
compartment, see chapter "Technical Specifications". Also make
sure that the objects you place in the luggage compartment have
been properly secured, to avoid them from being thrown forward
consequent to sudden braking and injuring your passengers.
• Do not travel with the tailgate open: exhaust gas may enter the
passenger compartment.
• If you are travelling in areas with few filling stations and you
want to transport fuel in a spare tank, comply with the law by
using only an approved, suitably secured tank.
Anyway, by doing so, you increase the risk of fire in the event of
an accident with your vehicle.
• When opening the tailgate, take care not to hit possible objects
on the roof rack.
• 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 the occupants.
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