2014 FIAT 500L LIVING Warning lights

Driver knee airbag
(for versions/markets, where provided)
It is located in a special compartment under the
dashboard and has a dedicated cover fig. 146. It
provides additional protection in the event of
a frontal impact.Deactivation of passenger airbags: front airbag
and seat-mounted side airbag for pelvis-chest-
shoulder protection (for versions/markets,
where provided)
If a child must be carried on the front seat in
rearward facing child restrain system, deactivate the
passenger front airbag and the seat-mounted bag
for pelvis, chest and shoulder protection (for
versions/markets, where provided).
With the airbags deactivated, the
warning light
switches on in the instrument panel.
IMPORTANT To deactivate the airbags see the
description in the "Getting to know your car"
chapter, "Menu Options" paragraph.
fig. 146
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SIDE AIRBAGS: SEAT-MOUNTED SIDE
AIRBAG (for versions/markets, where
provided) AND WINDOW AIRBAG
To help increase occupants protection in the event of
certain side impact collisions, the car is equipped
with seat-mounted side airbags (for versions/
markets, where provided) and window airbag.
Seat-mounted side airbag
(for versions/markets, where provided)
These comprise two types of bags located in the
front seat backrests fig. 147 which protect the pelvis,
chest and shoulder area of the occupants in the
event of a side impact of medium/high severity.
Window bag
This comprises a "curtain" bag located along both
sides of the roof rails above the front and rear doors
fig. 148 covered by special trims.
It is designed to protect the head of front and rear
occupants in the event of a side impact, thanks
to the wide cushion inflation surface.
The deployment of seat-mounted side airbags in the
event of side impacts of low severity is not required.
In the event of a side impact, the system provides
best protection if the passenger sits on the seat in a
correct position, thus allowing correct window
bag deployment.
IMPORTANT Do not affix rigid objects to the
garment hooks or support handles.IMPORTANT Do not rest your head, arms or elbows
on the door, windows or the area in which the
window bag is located to avoid possible injury during
airbag inflation.
fig. 147
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IMPORTANT Never lean your head, arms or elbows
out of the window.

IMPORTANT
Do not wash the seats with water or pressurised
steam (by hand or at automatic seat washing
stations).
The front airbags and/or seat-mounted side airbags
may be deployed if the car is subject to violent
impacts involving the underbody area (e.g. violent
impacts against steps or kerbs, big holes or dips
in the road etc.).
When the airbag deploys it emits a small amount of
dust: the dust is harmless and does not indicate
the beginning of a fire. The dust may irritate the skin
and eyes however: in this case, wash with neutral
soap and water.
Airbag checking, repair and replacement must be
carried out at a Fiat Dealership.If the car is scrapped, have the airbag system
deactivated at a Fiat Dealership.
Pretensioners and airbags are deployed in different
ways, according to the type of impact. Failure to
deploy of one or more of the devices does not
indicate a system malfunction.
WARNING
If, when the key is turned to MAR-ON,
the
warning light does not switch
on or stays on whilst driving, a fault may have
occurred in the restraint systems. In this case
the airbags or pretensioners may not be
deployed in an impact or, in a lower number of
cases, they may be deployed accidentally.
Before continuing, contact a Fiat Dealership
immediately to have the system checked.
WARNING
For versions/markets where provided, in
the event of
warning light failure,
the
warning light switches on and the
explosive charges of the passenger airbag are
deactivated.
fig. 148
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WARNING
On cars with seat-mounted side airbags,
do not cover the front seat backrests
with extra covers.
WARNING
Do not travel carrying objects in your
lap, in front of your chest or between
your lips (pipe, pencils, etc .).They could cause
severe injury if the airbag is deployed.
WARNING
If the car has been stolen or in the case
of attempt to steal it , if it has been
subjected to vandalism or floods, have the
airbag system checked by a Fiat Dealership.
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WARNING
The airbags may also be deployed when
the car is not moving, if the key is in
the ignition and turned to MAR-ON or when
theengineisoff,ifthecarishitbyanother
moving vehicle.Therefore, even if the car is
stationary, when an active passenger airbag is
fitted, DO NOT install on the passenger seat
child restraint systems to be fitted rearward
facing on the front seat . Deployment of the
airbag following an impact could cause fatal
injuries to the child.Therefore, always release
the passenger airbag when a rearward facing
child restraint is installed on the passenger front
seat .The front passenger seat must also be
positioned back as far as possible in order to
avoid the child restraint from coming into
contact with the dashboard. Immediately
reactivate the passenger airbag as soon as the
child restraint system has been removed. Also
remember that , if the key is turned to STOP,
none of the safety devices (airbags or
pretensioners) will be deployed in the event of
collision. Non-deployment of these devices does
not indicate a system malfunction.

WARNING
When the ignition key is turned to
MAR-ON, the warning light
switches
on for a few seconds to remind you that the
passenger airbag will be deployed in an impact ,
after which, with airbag active, it should switch
off.
WARNING
The flashing light
flashes to indicate a
failure of the
warning light : in this
case, the pyrotechnic charges of the passenger
airbag are deactivated. Contact a Fiat
Dealership immediately to have the system
checked.WARNING
The airbag deployment threshold is
higher than that of the pretensioners.
For collisions in the range between the two
thresholds, it is normal for only the
pretensioners to be activated.
WARNING
The airbag does not replace seat belts
but increases their efficiency. Because
front airbags are not deployed for low-speed
crashes, side collisions, rear-end shunts or
rollovers, occupants are protected, in addition
to any seat-mounted side airbags, only by their
seat belts, which must therefore always be
fastened.
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STARTING AND DRIVING
STARTING THE ENGINEPROCEDURE FOR PETROL VERSIONS
(0.9 TwinAir 105 HP versions excluded)
Proceed as follows:
❒engage the handbrake and place the gearbox lever
in neutral;
❒fully press the clutch pedal without touching the
accelerator;
❒turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon
as the engine starts.
If the engine does not start at the first attempt,
return the ignition key to STOP before repeating the
procedure.
If, when the ignition key is at MAR-ON, the
instrument panel warning light
remains on
together with the warning light, turn the key to
STOP and then back to MAR-ON. If the warning
light remains on, try the other keys provided with
the vehicle.
Contact a Fiat Dealership if you still cannot start the
engine.
Never leave the ignition key in MAR-ON position
when the engine is stopped.Engine starting for 0.9 TwinAir 105 HP
versions
Proceed as follows:
❒engage the handbrake and place the gear lever in
neutral or fully press the clutch pedal if a gear
other than neutral is engaged;
❒turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon
as the engine starts.
NoteIf the vehicle does not start at the first
attempt, return the ignition key to STOP and repeat
the starting procedure placing the gear lever in
neutral and fully pressing the clutch pedal.
If, when the ignition key is at MAR-ON, the
instrument panel warning light
remains on
together with the warning light, turn the key to
STOP and then back to MAR-ON. If the warning
light remains on, try the other keys provided with
the vehicle.
Contact a Fiat Dealership if you still cannot start the
engine.
Never leave the ignition key in MAR-ON position
when the engine is stopped.
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PROCEDURE FOR DIESEL VERSIONS
Proceed as follows:
❒engage the handbrake and place the gearbox lever
in neutral;
❒turn the ignition key to MAR-ON: the warning
lights
and
on the instrument panel will
turn on;
❒wait for the warning lights
and
to switch
off;
❒fully press the clutch pedal without touching the
accelerator;
❒turn the ignition key to AVV as soon as warning
light
switches off. Waiting too long will waste
the heating work carried out by the plugs. Release
the key as soon as the engine starts.
IMPORTANT With cold engine, the accelerator must
be entirely released when turning the ignition key
to position AVV.
If the engine does not start at the first attempt,
return the ignition key to STOP before repeating the
procedure.
If, when the ignition key is at MAR-ON the
warning light remains lit, turn the key to STOP
and then back to MAR-ON. If the warning light
remains lit, try with the other keys provided with the
car.
Contact the Fiat Dealership if the engine still will not
start.
Warning light
flashing for 60 seconds
after starting or during prolonged
cranking of the engine indicates a fault
with the glow plug heating system.You can use
the car as usual if the engine starts but you
should contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible.
WARNING
It is dangerous to run the engine in
enclosed areas.The engine takes
in oxygen and releases carbon dioxide, carbon
monoxide and other toxic gases.
WARNING
Remember that the brake servo and
power steering are not operational until
the engine has been started, therefore much
effort than usual is required on the brake pedal
and steering wheel.We recommend that during the initial
period you do not demand to full
performance from the car (e.g. excessive
acceleration, long journeys at top speed, sharp
braking etc .).
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When the engine is switched off never
leave the key turned to MAR-ON to
prevent useless current absorption from
draining the battery.Never jump start the engine by pushing,
towing or coasting downhill.This could
cause fuel to flow into the catalytic
converter and damage it beyond repair.
WARMING UP THE ENGINE JUST AFTER IT
HAS STARTED
Proceed as follows:
❒drive off slowly, letting the engine turn at medium
revs. Do not accelerate abruptly;
❒do not demand full performance at first. Wait until
the engine coolant temperature gauge starts
moving.ENGINE SWITCHING OFF
Turn the ignition key to STOP while the engine is
idling.
IMPORTANT After a demanding drive, before
turning the engine off you should allow it to idle to
allow the temperature in the engine compartment to
decrease.
A quick burst on the accelerator before
turning off the engine serves absolutely no
practical purpose, it wastes fuel and is
especially damaging to turbocharged engines.
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