2014 FIAT 500L LIVING Owners Manual

Backrest and seat folding (total extension)
Proceed as follows:
❒completely lower the rear seat head restraints;
❒move the seat belts to the side, making sure that
they are correctly extended and not twisted;
❒using lever A fig. 87, adjust the seat to "completely
forward" position to achieve maximum luggage
compartment extension (depending on the desired
position of the fronts seats);
❒lift the release lever B fig. 90 to fold the left or
right section of the backrest: the backrest and
cushion will be folded forwards automatically (see
fig. 91). If necessary, accompany the backrest
during the initial stage of folding.
NoteIt is advisable to carry out this procedure from
the outside, with the left hand.
Before tilting the seat backrest fully,
remove any objects laid on it .
WARNING
Do not move the seat if a child is seated
on the same or sitting in the suitable
child restraint system.
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Repositioning the rear seat
To reposition the rear seat, push the backrest
backwards as shown in fig. 92 and secure it (when it
clicks into place, this indicates correct positioning).
WARNING
Make sure the backrest is properly
secured at both sides to prevent it
moving forward in the event of sharp braking
with possible impacts on possible occupants.
Repositioning the backrest
To bring the backrest back to normal usage position,
lift lever B fig. 88 and then raise the backrest until
vertical engagement position is reached."CARGO MAGIC SPACE"
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The car features a load platform which can be
adjusted to three different heights, called "Cargo
Magic Space", permitting modular luggage
compartment volume:
❒Position 0 (platform completely lowered):
permits maximum luggage compartment capacity;
❒Position 1 (platform at threshold level):
permits a level load threshold to facilitate
loading/unloading of objects in the luggage
compartment. It also allows the space underneath
to be used as a further compartment for stowing
objects which are more fragile or small;
❒Position 2 (platform completely raised):in
conjunction with the lowering of the rear seat
and front passenger side seat backrests, permits
long objects to be loaded. It is advisable to use this
position only for the actual period in which the
objects are transported, then return the platform
to position 0 or 1.
The dimensions of the platform permit a
maximum capacity of distributed weight
of 70 kg (in position 1) or 40 kg (in
position 2): do not load objects with a higher
weight .
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Access to double load compartment
To access the double load compartment, proceed as
follows:
❒grip handle A fig. 93 and raise platform B, holding
it with one hand;
❒place the desired objects in compartment C
fig. 94;
❒then reposition platform B correctly in the
housings D fig. 95 on the side panels and
rear crossmember E.IMPORTANT Movements of the load platform must
take place in a central position relative to the luggage
compartment.
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Moving the load platform
To move the load platform from lower to upper
position, proceed as follows:
❒grip handle A fig. 93 and raise platform B, holding
it with one hand;
❒position platform B correctly on housings C and D
fig. 96 on the side panels.Access to "Fix&Go Automatic" kit
(or removal of space-saver wheel)
To access the "Fix&Go Automatic" quick tyre
inflation kit (for use, see contents of the "In an
emergency" chapter) or to remove the space-saver
wheel (for versions/markets, where provided) and its
toolbox, proceed as follows:
❒grip handle A fig. 93 and remove platform B;
❒pull tab A fig. 97 and raise carpet B.
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SECURING YOUR LOAD
There are two hooks A fig. 98 inside the luggage
compartment for attaching cables which can secure
the load carried.
A further two hooks are located on the rear
crossmember.
Two hooks are also available on the side panels to fix
loads which are not excessively heavy (e.g. bags).
To use the hooks, press button A fig. 99.
IMPORTANT Do not apply, on a single hook, a load
greater than 10 kg.STORAGE COMPARTMENTS
There are two storage compartments on the side
panels fig. 100.
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There is also a storage container inside the luggage
compartment A fig. 101.
To remove the container, pull it upwards out of the
dedicated housings.
To reposition the container, reinsert the tabs in the
housings on the side trim, taking care to position the
container with the three straps facing the luggage
compartment.
BONNETOPENING
Proceed as follows:
❒pull lever A fig. 102 in the direction indicated by
the arrow;
❒operate lever B fig. 103, in the direction indicated
by the arrow, and raise the bonnet.
IMPORTANT Two side gas shock absorbers are
provided to assist in opening the bonnet. Do not
tamper with these shock absorbers and accompany
the bonnet when raising.
IMPORTANT Before raising the bonnet, make sure
that the arms of the wipers are not raised from
the windscreen and that the wiper is not operational.
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The following plate is applied inside the engine
compartment fig. 104:
CLOSING
Lower the bonnet to approximately 20 centimetres
from the engine compartment and let it drop. Make
sure that the bonnet is completely closed and not
only fastened by the locking device by trying to open
it.If it is not perfectly closed, do not try to press the
bonnet down but open it and repeat the procedure.
WARNING
For safety reasons, the bonnet must
always be properly closed while driving.
Therefore, make sure that the bonnet is
properly closed and that the lock is engaged. If
you discover during travel that the lock is not
fully engaged, stop immediately and close
the bonnet in the correct manner.
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ROOF RACK/SKI RACKThe attachments provided A fig. 105 are located
above the front door and rear door and are only
accessible with the doors open. Lineaccessori Fiat
has a dedicated roof rack/ski rack for this car.
WARNING
After travelling for a few kilometres,
check to ensure that the fixing screws
for the attachments are well tightened.
WARNING
Never exceed the maximum permitted
loads (see chapter "Technical
specifications").
WARNING
Evenly distribute the load and take into
account , when driving, the increased
responsiveness of the car to side wind.Fully comply with the regulations in force
concerning maximum clearance.
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