User Manual - Page 177

For 2017 FIAT 500X.

Loading ...
Loading ...
Loading ...
Closing
1. Hold up the hood with one hand and with the other hand remove the suppor t 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 approxi-
mately 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 la tches engaged.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
175
Loading ...
Loading ...
Loading ...