Head Restraints - Fiat ABARTH 500 2017 User Manual

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HEAD RESTRAINTS

Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury by restricting head move-
ment 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.
• All occupants, including the driver, should not operate a vehicle or sit in a
vehicle's seat until the head restraints are placed in their proper positions in
order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash.
• 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.
Front Non-Adjustable Head Restraints
The non-adjustable head restraints are form fitted into the upper structure of the
seatback and are designed to reduce the risk of injury by restricting head move-
ment in the event of a rear impact. The seatback should be properly adjusted to an
upright position where the head restraint is positioned as close as possible to the
back of your head.
Be certain that the seatback is locked securely into position. Otherwise, the seat
will not provide the proper stability for passengers. An improperly latched seat-
back could cause serious injury.
Rear Head Restraints
To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head restraint. To lower the head
restraint, push the adjustment button, located at the base of the head restraint,
and push downward on the head restraint. Refer to "Occupant Restraints" in
"Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle" in your Owner's Manual at
www.fiatusa.com/en/owners/manuals for further information on tether routing.
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