2014 FIAT 500L LIVING Battery

1.3 16V MultiJet versionsA. Engine oil dipstick B. Engine oil plug/filler C. Engine coolant D. Windscreen/rear window washer fluid E. Brake fluid
F. Batteryfig. 214
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1.6 16V MultiJet versionsA. Engine oil dipstick B. Engine oil plug/filler C. Engine coolant D. Windscreen/rear window washer fluid E. Brake fluid
F. Batteryfig. 215
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BATTERYThe battery does not require the electrolyte to be
topped up with distilled water. A periodic check,
which can be carried out at a Fiat Dealership is,
however, necessary to check efficiency.
REPLACING THE BATTERY
If necessary, replace the battery with another of
equivalent quality and the same specifications as the
original. Follow the battery manufacturer’s
instructions for maintenance.
USEFUL ADVICE FOR EXTENDING THE
LIFE OF YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and make it last
longer, observe the following instructions:
❒when you park the car, ensure that the doors,
tailgate and bonnet are closed properly, to prevent
any roof lights from remaining on inside the
passenger's compartment;
❒switch off the internal roof lights. The car is,
however, equipped with a system which switches
the interior lights off automatically;
❒do not keep accessories (e.g. sound system, hazard
lights, etc.) switched on for a long time when the
engine is not running;
❒before performing any operation on the electrical
system, disconnect the negative battery cable;
❒completely tighten the battery terminals.IMPORTANT If the charge level remains under 50%
for a long time, the battery is damaged by sulphation,
reducing its capacity and efficiency at start-up.
The battery will also be more at risk of freezing (this
can happen as early as -10°C). Refer to the paragraph
"Car inactivity" in "Starting and driving" if the car is
left parked for a long time.
If, after buying the car, you wish to install electrical
accessories which require permanent electrical
supply (alarm, etc.) or accessories which influence
the electrical supply requirements, contact a Fiat
Dealership, whose qualified staff will evaluate the
overall electrical consumption.
WARNING
Battery fluid is poisonous and corrosive.
Avoid contact with the skin and eyes.
Keep open flames away from the battery and
do not use objects that might create sparks: risk
of explosion and fire.
WARNING
Using the battery with insufficient fluid
irreparably damages the battery and
may cause an explosion.
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Incorrect installation of electrical and
electronic devices may cause severe
damage to your car. After purchasing your
car, if you wish to install any accessories
(anti-theft , car phone, etc .), contact a Fiat
Dealership, which will suggest the most
appropriate devices for your vehicle, and will,
most importantly, advise you if a higher capacity
battery needs to be installed.Batteries contain substances which are
very dangerous for the environment . For
battery replacement , contact a Fiat
Dealership.
WARNING
If the car will be unused for an extended
period of time in extremely cold
weather conditions, remove the battery and
store it in a heated area to prevent it from
freezing.
WARNING
Always wear appropriate goggles when
working on or near the battery.
BRAKESThe car is equipped with 4 mechanical wear
detection systems for brake pads: one for each wheel
assembly.
When the brake linings are about to wear out,
pressing the brake pedal, a light hiss is heard: this
indication lasts around 100 km (depending on the
driving style and the route type).
In these circumstances it is still possible, proceeding
with caution, to carry on driving.
In any case, contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible to have the worn brake pads replaced.
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PHONE MODEPHONE MODE ACTIVATION
Press the PHONE button (9-fig. 1) on the front panel
to activate the Phone mode.
The following screen appears on the display (see fig.
12).
MAIN FUNCTIONS
Use the buttons on the display to:
❒dial the phone number (using the graphic keypad
on the display);
❒display and call the contacts on the mobile phone
phonebook;
❒display and call contacts from the registers of
previous calls;❒pair up to 10 phones/audio device to make access
and connection easier and quicker;
❒transfer calls from the system to the mobile phone
and vice versa and deactivate the microphone
audio for private conversations.
Your mobile phone’s audio is transmitted through
your vehicle audio system; the system will
automatically mute your radio when using the Phone
function.
DISPLAYED INFORMATION
When a phone is connected to the system, the
display shows various information (if available):
❒status of roaming;
❒network signal intensity;
❒mobile phone battery charge;
❒mobile phone name.
To consult the list of mobile phones and supported
functions, visit the www.fiat.it website (for Italy) or
the www.fiat.com website (for other countries) or
call Customer Service on 00800.3428.0000 (the
number may vary depending on the country: please
refer to the reference table in the "Customer Service
number list" paragraph herein).
fig. 12
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INDEX
3rd brake light (changing
bulbs) .......................................... 219A
BS .............................................. 110
ABS (system)............................... 110
Accessories purchased by
the owner .................................. 132
Additional heater ........................ 61
Airbag ........................................... 161
– Deactivation of front
passenger airbag and side
bag ........................................... 163
– window bag............................ 164
Airbags
– Front airbags ......................... 161
Air cleaner ................................... 252
ASR system ................................. 113
Automatic dual zone climate
control system .......................... 52
Battery (charge) ........................ 233
Battery ......................................... 253
– advice for extending
lifetime .................................... 253
– replacement ........................... 253
Body versions ............................. 265
Bodywork– body codes ............................ 265
– maintenance .......................... 260
– protection from
atmospheric agents.............. 259
– warranty ................................. 259
Bonnet .......................................... 106
Brake (mechanical wear
detection system) .................... 254
Brakes ........................................... 269
– brake fluid level..................... 251
Bulb replacement
– exterior lights ....................... 212
– interior lights......................... 221
Car dimensions ......................... 278"Cargo Magic Space" ................ 102Carrying children safely ........... 147
– Carrying children safely ...... 147
– child restraint systems ........ 156
– "Isofix" child restraint
system setup ......................... 154
Central air diffusers ................... 41
Changing a wheel ....................... 197
Checking
levels .......... 245-246-247-248-249
Child restraint systems
(compliance for use) ............... 152Cigar lighter ................................. 83
City Brake Control -
"Collision Mitigation"
System ........................................ 121
Cleaning and maintenance
– bodywork ............................... 259
– car interior............................. 261
– engine compartment ........... 261
– front headlights ..................... 261
– Leather parts......................... 262
– Plastic and coated parts...... 262
– seats ........................................ 262
– windows ................................. 261
Climate control ........................... 41
– Passenger compartment
air diffusers ............................. 42
Climatic comfort......................... 42
Clutch ........................................... 268
CO2 emissions ........................... 290
Conditions of use ...................... 175
Control panel and
instruments ................................ 4
controls ......................................... 93
Controls........................................ 76
“Cornering lights” ..................... 64Cruise Control ........................... 69
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GSI (Gear Shift Indicator)
system ......................................... 10H
andbrake .................................. 171
Hazard warning lights ................ 76
HBA (Hydraulic Brake
Assist) system........................... 114
HBA (system) ............................. 114
Headlights - fog light
alignment ................................... 109
Headlights .................................... 109
– adjusting headlights
abroad ..................................... 110
– bulb replacement.................. 212
– headlamp alignment
corrector................................ 109
– light beam direction............. 109
Head restraints............................ 37
Heating and ventilation ............. 43
Hill Holder system .................... 112
Hill Holder (system) ................. 112
Identification data
– bodywork paint plate .......... 264
– chassis marking ..................... 264
– engine marking ...................... 264
– identification data plate ...... 263
Ignition device ............................. 29Installing
electrical/electronic devices .. 132
Instrument panel ......................... 4
Interior fittings ............................ 80
Interiors (cleaning) .................... 261
"Isofix" child restraint
system setup............................. 154Jack ............................................... 199Keys
– key without remote
control ..................................... 25
– key with remote control ..... 26
– replacing remote control
battery ..................................... 27
– request for additional
remote controls .................... 27
Key with remote control
(replacing the battery) ............. 27
Knowing your car ....................... 3"Lane Change" function............ 64Lavazza 500 Espresso
Experience setup ..................... 131
– Luggage compartment
(capacity) ................................ 278Light clusters– dipped beams (changing a
bulb) ........................................ 213
– direction indicators
(changing a bulb)................... 212
– fog lights (changing a
bulb) ........................................ 216
– front lower light cluster
(changing a bulb)................... 213
– front upper light cluster
(changing a bulb)................... 212
– main beams (changing a
bulb) ........................................ 214
– side direction indicators
(changing a bulb)................... 215
– side lights/daytime
running lights (DRL)
(changing a bulb)................... 215
Lights
– bulbs (replacement) ............. 209
– general instructions ............. 209
– types of bulbs ........................ 210
Load limiters ............................... 144
Lubricants (specifications) ....... 285
Luggage compartment ............... 96
Luggage compartment roof
light
– bulb replacement.................. 224
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