2014 FIAT 500L LIVING ESP

ROOF LIGHTSFRONT ROOF LIGHT
Switch A fig. 49 switches the roof lights on/off.
A switch positions:
❒central position: lights C and E switch on/off when
the doors are opened/closed;
❒pressed to the left (position OFF): lights C and E
are always switched off;
❒pressed to the right (position
): lights C and D
are always switched on.
The lights switch on/off gradually.
Switch B switches on/off light C.
Switch D switches on/off light E.IMPORTANT Before getting out of the car, make
sure that the roof light bulbs are off; this will prevent
the battery from being drained once the doors are
closed. In any case, if a light is left on by mistake, the
roof light switches off automatically about 15
minutes after the engine has been switched off.
ROOF LIGHT TIMING
On certain versions, to facilitate getting into/out of
the car, especially at night or in poorly-lit areas,
two timed modes have been provided.
Timing when getting into the car
The roof lights switch on according to the following
modes:
❒for about 10 seconds when the doors are
unlocked;
❒for about 3 minutes when one of the doors is
opened;
❒for about 10 seconds when the doors are closed.
The timed period is interrupted when the ignition
key is turned to MAR-ON.
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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.
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INITIALISATION PROCEDURE
Following an automatic movement malfunction while
opening/closing or after an emergency manoeuvre
(see description in the previous paragraph), the
automatic operation of the sun roof must be
initialised again.
Proceed as follows:
❒press button A fig. 72 in closing position;
❒turn the ignition key to STOP and keep it there for
10 seconds;
❒turn the ignition key to the MAR-ON position;
❒hold down button A: after approximately 10
seconds the roof moves jerkily to closing position.
When the movement stops (closed roof ), release
button A (if the roof is already closed, you will
hear the mechanical lock only);
❒press button A again within 3 seconds from the
conclusion of the initialisation procedure;
❒hold down button A: the roof will perform an
automatic opening and closing cycle. Should this
not occur, repeat the operation from the
beginning;
❒keeping button A held down, wait until the roof is
completely closed;
❒the initialisation procedure is over.
DOORSDOOR CENTRAL LOCKING/UNLOCKING
Locking the doors from outside
With doors closed, press the
button on the
remote control or turn the metal insert (located
inside the key) in the driver side door lock.
The LED above the
fig. 74 button switches on to
indicate that the doors have been locked.
Door locking is carried out with all doors shut,
irrespective of the luggage compartment open/closed
status.
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Anti-crush safety device
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The car is equipped with an anti-crush safety device
for the raising of the front and rear windows.
This safety system detects the presence of an
obstacle during the window closing travel and
intervenes by stopping and reversing the window
travel, depending on its position.
This device is also useful if the windows are activated
accidentally by children on board the car.
The anti-pinch function is active both during manual
and automatic operation of the electric windows.
Following the intervention of the anti-pinch system,
the window travel is immediately interrupted and
subsequently reversed until the lower end of travel is
reached. The window cannot be operated in any
way during this time.
IMPORTANT If the anti-crush protection intervenes
3 consecutive times within 1 minute or is faulty,
the automatic closing operation of the window is
inhibited, only allowing it in steps of half a second;
the button is released for the subsequent
manoeuvre. In order to restore the correct
operation of the system, the relevant window must
be lowered.Window remote opening/closing by means of
a key with remote control.
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The window can be lowered/lifted holding down the
unlocking (
)/locking (
) button respectively.
The windows move simultaneously as far as the
corresponding button is held down; they will stop
when reaching the upper or lower end of travel
position, or releasing the button.
Electric window system initialisation
If power supply is interrupted when the window is
moving, the electric window automatic operation
must be reinitialised.
The initialisation procedure must be carried out with
the doors closed and for each door, as described
below:
❒fully close the window to be initialised, with
manual operation;
❒after the window has reached the upper end of
travel, hold the up button pressed for at least
one second.
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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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WARNING
The ABS gets the most from the
available grip, but it cannot improve it ;
you should therefore take every care when
driving on slippery surfaces and not take
unnecessary risks.
SYSTEM INTERVENTION
The driver can feel that the ABS system has come
into action because the brake pedal pulsates slightly
and the system gets noisier: it means that the speed
should be altered to suit the type of road surface.
WARNING
When the ABS cuts in and you feel the
brake pedal pulsating, do not raise
your foot , but keep it pressed; in doing so you
will stop in the shortest amount of space
possible depending on the current road
conditions.
WARNING
If the ABS system intervenes, this
indicates that the traction of the tyres
on the road is nearing its limit .You must slow
down to a speed compatible with the available
traction.MSR SYSTEM
(Motor Schleppmoment Regelung)
This system is an integral part of the ABS, that
intervenes, if there is sudden downshifting, restoring
torque to the engine, thereby preventing excessive
drive at the drive wheels which, especially in poor
grip conditions, could lead to a loss in stability of the
car.
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WARNING
Do not take unnecessary risks, even if
your vehicle is fitted with the ESC and
ASR systems.Your driving style must always be
suited to the road conditions, visibility and
traffic .The driver is always responsible for road
safety.
HBA SYSTEM
(Hydraulic Brake Assist)
The HBA system is designed to improve the car's
braking capacity during emergency braking. The
system detects an emergency braking by monitoring
the speed and strength with which the brake pedal
is pressed, thereby applying the optimal brake
pressure.
This can reduce the stopping distance, the HBA
system therefore completes the ABS.
Max. assistance from the HBA system is obtained
pressing the brake pedal very quickly. In addition, the
brake pedal should be pressed continuously during
braking, avoiding intermittent presses, to obtain
benefits from the system.
Do not reduce pressure on the brake pedal until
braking is not necessary anymore.
The HBA system is deactivated when the brake pedal
is released.
WARNING
The HBA system cannot increase tyre
grip on the road over the limits imposed
by laws of physics: always drive carefully
according to the conditions of the road surface.
WARNING
The HBA system cannot prevent
accidents, including those due
to excessive speed on bends, travelling on
low-grip surfaces or aquaplaning.
WARNING
The HBA system is an aid for the driver,
who must always pay full attention
while driving.The responsibility always rests
with the driver.The features of the HBA system
must never be tested in imprudent or dangerous
ways, with the possibility of putting the safety
of the driver, occupants or other road users
at risk.
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DST SYSTEM
(Dynamic Steering Torque or steering
corrector)
The DST (steering corrector) function uses the
integration of the ESC system with the electric
power steering to increase the safety level of the
whole car.
In critical situations (understeering, oversteering,
braking with different grip conditions), through the
DST function the ESC system controls the steering
to implement an additional torque contribution
on the steering wheel, to suggest the most correct
manoeuvre to the driver.
The coordinated action of brakes and steering
increases the safety and car control feeling.
WARNING
The DST is a driving aid system and does
not replace the driver's actions while
driving the car.ERM ELECTRONIC ROLLOVER
MITIGATION SYSTEM
(Electronic Rollover Mitigation)
The system monitors the raising tendency of the
wheels from the ground if the driver performs
extreme manoeuvres like quick steering to avoid an
obstacle, especially in poor road conditions.
If such conditions occur the system intervenes on
brakes and engine power to reduce the possibility for
the wheels to be raised from the ground.
It is not possible to avoid tendency to roll over if the
phenomenon is due to reasons such as driving on
high side gradients, collision with objects or other
vehicles.
WARNING
The performance of a car with ERM
must never be tested in imprudent
or dangerous ways, with the possibility of
putting the safety of the driver or other people
at risk.
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