Closing; Liftgate; Opening - Fiat 500X 2020 Owner's Manual

NOTE:
Before lifting the hood, check that the wiper

arms are not in motion and not in the lifted
position.
While lifting the hood, use both hands.

Vehicle must be at a stop and the transmission

must be in PARK.

Closing

1. Hold up the hood with one hand and with the
other hand remove the support rod from its
seat and reinsert it into the locking tab.
2. Lower the hood to approximately
12 inches (30 cm) from the engine
compartment and drop it. Make sure that
the hood is completely closed.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before
driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully
latched, it could open when the vehicle is in
motion and block your vision. Failure to
follow this warning could result in serious
injury or death.
CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the
hood to close it. Lower hood to
approximately 12 inches (30 cm) and drop
the hood to close. Make sure hood is fully
closed for both latches. Never drive vehicle
unless hood is fully closed, with both latches
engaged.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

LIFTGATE

The liftgate release function is disabled when
the vehicle is in motion.

Opening

Opening From Outside
To unlock the liftgate from the outside, push the
electronic liftgate release and pull the liftgate
open with one fluid motion.
Electronic Liftgate Release
When opening the door, the turn signal lights
will flash twice and the interior dome light will
illuminate. The interior dome light will turn off
automatically by closing the liftgate. Refer to
"Interior Lights" in this chapter.
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