2014 FIAT 500L LIVING Owners Manual

500L MPW

This section describes the 500L in the 5- and 7-seater versions.
For anything not dealt with refer to the Owner Handbook in the section concerning the 500L version.MPW

INDSEATS ............................................................................................................................................................................ 305
INTERIOR FITTINGS ............................................................................................................................................... 310
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT................................................................................................................................. 310
SEAT BELTS ................................................................................................................................................................. 312
FITTING "UNIVERSAL" CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS (WITH SAFETY BELTS) ................................... 313
"FIX&GO AUTOMATIC" KIT ................................................................................................................................. 316
REPLACING A WHEEL ........................................................................................................................................... 317
REPLACING INTERIOR BULBS ............................................................................................................................ 326
ENGINE CODES - BODY VERSIONS ................................................................................................................. 328
WHEELS ...................................................................................................................................................................... 329
DIMENSIONS ............................................................................................................................................................. 336
PERFORMANCE ........................................................................................................................................................ 338
WEIGHTS AND LOADS ......................................................................................................................................... 339
FUEL CONSUMPTION ........................................................................................................................................... 341
CO2 EMISSIONS ....................................................................................................................................................... 343
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SEATSTHIRD ROW REAR SEATS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
For versions where provided there are two further
"retractable" seats located behind the rear seats (see
fig. 1).
The seats can be folded, in order to obtain a greater
load compartment volume: for further information
see paragraph "Luggage compartment").
WARNING
Before setting off, make sure that the
seats are locked correctly to their
anchoring devices.
IMPORTANT The third row of seats is only
recommended for people not taller than 1.64 m.
fig. 1
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Access to the third row of rear seats
Proceed as follows:
❒completely lower the second row rear seat head
restraints;
❒move the seat belts to the side, making sure that
they are correctly extended and not twisted;
❒operating on lever A fig. 2 move the second row
seat forwards;
❒lift the release lever B fig. 3 to fold the second row
seat completely: the backrest and cushion will be
folded forwards automatically (see fig. 4). If
necessary, accompany the backrest during the
initial stage of folding.
WARNING
During repositioning of the second row
rear seats, sit correctly on the third row
rear seats, making sure that your feet do not
exceed the red strip located on the floor (see
fig. 5).
fig. 2
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fig. 3
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fig. 4
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Repositioning of the second row rear seats
To reposition the rear seat, push the seat backwards
as shown in fig. 6 and secure it (when it clicks into
place, this indicates correct positioning).Repositioning the backrest
To bring the backrest back to normal usage position,
lift lever B fig. 7 and then raise the backrest until
vertical engagement position is reached.
IMPORTANT It is advisable to follow the procedures
described above, operating from outside the car.
WARNING
If there are any passengers sitting on the
third row seats, the second row rear seat
must be correctly anchored to the floor and the
backrest must be in vertical position.
fig. 5
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fig. 6
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fig. 7
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WARNING
Make sure the backrest is properly
secured at both sides to prevent it
moving forward in the event of sharp braking,
with possible impact with the occupants. A
metallic click is heard when locking is correct .
THIRD ROW SEAT BACKREST FOLDING
Proceed as follows:
❒completely lower the third row rear seat head
restraints;
❒move the seat belts to the side, making sure that
they are correctly extended and not twisted;
❒pull upwards device A fig. 8 to fold the left or right
seat backrest. The backrest will be automatically
folded forwards. If necessary, accompany the
backrest during the initial stage of folding.The load compartment capacity increases when the
seat backrests are folded.
Before tilting the seat backrest fully,
remove any objects laid on it .
WARNING
Do not move the seat when a child is
sitting in the car.
fig. 8
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