2014 FIAT 500L LIVING Warning lights

Versions with sun roof (or with glazed roof )
For versions with sun roof (or with glazed roof ),
there are two roof lights A fig. 51 at the sides (above
the rear doors).
To switch the lights on/off, press at the + sign on the
roof light cover.
The rear roof light(s) also switch on in the same
circumstances that cause the front roof light to
switch on.
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT ROOF LIGHT
The roof light A fig. 52 is located on the left side of
the luggage compartment. This switches on
automatically when the luggage compartment is
opened and switches off when it is closed.
The light switches on/off regardless of the ignition
key position.COURTESY LIGHTS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
On some versions, courtesy lights are fitted behind
the sun visors.
Use switch A fig. 53 to switch the light on/off.
fig. 51
F0Y0252
fig. 52
F0Y0102
fig. 53
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GLOVE COMPARTMENT LIGHT
The roof light A fig. 54 switches on automatically
when the glove compartment is opened and switches
off when it is closed.
The light switches on/off regardless of the ignition
key position.
CONTROLSHAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
Press the fig. 55 button to switch the lights on/off.
When the hazard warning lights are on, the
and
warning lights flash.
IMPORTANT The use of hazard warning lights is
governed by the highway code of the country you are
driving in: comply with legal requirements.
Emergency braking
In the event of emergency braking the hazard
warning lights switch on automatically as well as
warning lights
and
in the instrument panel.
The lights switch off automatically when emergency
braking ceases.
fig. 54
F0Y0099
fig. 55
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FOG LIGHTS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Press the
fig. 56 button to switch the lights on/off.
The LED above the button will also switch on when
the lights are on.
REAR FOG LIGHT
Press thefig. 56 button to switch the light on/off.
The LED above the button will also switch on when
the light is on.
The rear fog light switches on only when the dipped
headlights or front fog lights are switched on. Press
the button again to switch the light off, or switch off
the dipped headlights or the front fog lights (for
versions/markets, where provided).CENTRAL LOCKING
Press the
fig. 57 button to lock all doors at the
same time. When the doors are locked, the LED
above the button switches on.
Locking takes place irrespective of the position of
the ignition key.
fig. 56
F0Y0038
fig. 57
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DUALDRIVE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Press the CITY button fig. 58 to activate the
function. When this function is active, the word
CITY on the instrument panel will light up.
This function stays in the memory, so when the
vehicle is started again, the system keeps the setting
it had before the engine was stopped.
For more details, see the contents of the "Dualdrive
electric power steering" paragraph in this chapter.ECO FUNCTION
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Press the ECO button fig. 59 to activate the function.
When the ECO function is activated, the car is set
for city driving, characterised by less effort on the
steering wheel (Dualdrive system on) and reduced
fuel consumption.
When the function is activated, an activation or
deactivation message is shown on the display for
some versions/markets.
This function stays in the memory, so when the
vehicle is started again, the system keeps the setting
it had before the engine was stopped. Press the
ECO button again to deactivate the function and
restore the normal driving setting.
fig. 58
F0Y0036
fig. 59
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FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM
This intervenes in the event of an impact causing:
❒the interruption of the fuel supply with the engine
consequently cutting out
❒the automatic unlocking of the doors
❒the automatic switching on of the interior lights
❒the switching on of the hazard warning lights.
On some versions, the intervention of the system is
indicated by a message shown on the display.
IMPORTANT Carefully check the car for fuel leaks,
for instance in the engine compartment, under
the car or near the tank area. After a collision, turn
the ignition key to STOP to prevent the battery from
running down.To restore the correct operation of the car, proceed
as follows:
❒turn the ignition key to the MAR position;
❒activate the right direction indicator;
❒deactivate the right direction indicator;
❒activate the left direction indicator;
❒deactivate the left direction indicator;
❒activate the right direction indicator;
❒deactivate the right direction indicator;
❒activate the left direction indicator;
❒deactivate the left direction indicator;
❒turn the ignition key to the STOP position;
❒turn the ignition key to the MAR-ON position.
WARNING
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.
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INTERIOR FITTINGSSTORAGE COMPARTMENTS
Upper compartment
To open the compartment, press button A fig. 60
pushing it upwards and holding it down rotate the
flap as shown in the figure, until it reaches
"completely open" stop position.
IMPORTANT Do not insert objects of such a size
that the compartment cannot be completely closed.
Ensure that the compartment is completely closed
when driving.On some versions, the compartment may be cooled
by an air vent connected to the climate control
system (operate wheel B fig. 61 to adjust the air flow
rate inside the compartment).
The cooling function is only carried out with the
climate control system on.
fig. 60
F0Y0055
fig. 61
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Lower compartment
To open the compartment, use the handle A fig. 62.
When the compartment is opened a light switches
on to illuminate it.Compartment under the seat
(for versions/markets, where provided)
On some versions, there is a storage compartment
under the passenger seat fig. 63: do not use it to
store objects which weigh more than 1.5 kg.
To open the compartment, use handle A.
fig. 62
F0Y0057
fig. 63
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POWER SOCKETS
Passenger compartment power socket
It is located on the central tunnel fig. 64, near the
handbrake lever. It only operates with the ignition
key at MAR-ON.
IMPORTANT Do not connect devices with power
higher than 180 W to the socket. Do not damage
the socket by using unsuitable adaptors.
On versions with optional "smoker’s kit", the cigar
lighter takes the place of the power socket (see
"Cigar lighter" paragraph).Luggage compartment power socket
This is located on the left side of the luggage
compartment fig. 65. It only operates with the
ignition key at MAR-ON.
IMPORTANT Do not connect devices with power
higher than 180 W to the socket. Do not damage
the socket by using unsuitable adaptors.
fig. 64
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fig. 65
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