2014 FIAT 500L LIVING ESP

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION!REFUELLING
Petrol engines: only refuel with unleaded petrol
with octane rating (RON) not less than 95 in
compliance with the European specification
EN228.
The use of petrol that does not conform to the
above-mentioned specification will cause the
EOBD warning light to switch on and the
irregular operation of the engine.
Diesel engines: only refuel with diesel for
motor vehicles in compliance with the European
specification EN590. The use of other products
or mixtures may damage the engine beyond
repair and consequently invalidate the warranty.
STARTING THE ENGINEMake sure that the handbrake is engaged; place
the gear lever in neutral. Fully depress the clutch
pedal, without pressing the accelerator, then
turn the ignition key to MAR-ON and wait for
the
warning light to switch off (and
warning light for diesel versions); turn the
ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as
the engine starts.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
The catalytic converter develops high
temperatures during operation. Do not park the
car on grass, dry leaves, pine needles or other
flammable material: fire hazard.RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The car is fitted with a system that allows
continuous diagnosis of the components related
to emissions to ensure increased respect for
the environment.
ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIESIf, after buying the car, you decide to add
electrical accessories (with the risk of gradually
draining the battery), contact a Fiat Dealership.
They will calculate the overall electrical
requirement and check that the car’s electrical
system can support the required load.
SCHEDULED SERVICINGCorrect maintenance of the car is essential for
ensuring that it maintains its performance and its
safety features, its environmental friendliness
and low running costs for a long time to come.
THE OWNER MANUAL CONTAINS…… important information, advice and warnings
for correct use, driving safety and maintenance of
your car over time. Special attention must be
paid to the symbols provided
(personal safety)
(environmental protection)
(car integrity).

CONTROL PANEL
AND INSTRUMENTSInstrument background colour and type may vary according to the version.
The warning lights
and
are only present on Diesel versions. On diesel versions, the maximum engine
speed (red range on the rev counter) corresponds to 5000 rpm.
VERSIONS WITH MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY
A. Speedometer (speed indicator) B. Multifunction display C. Rev counter D. Fuel level gauge with reserve warning light
E. Engine coolant temperature gauge with overheating warning light
fig. 2
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ADJUSTING THE AIR TEMPERATURE
Turn the A or L knob clockwise or anticlockwise to
adjust the air temperature in the front left (knob
A) or right (knob L) zone of the passenger
compartment.
The set temperatures are shown on the displays.
Press the MONO button to align the air
temperature between the two zones.
Turn the L knob to return to the separate
management of air temperatures in the two zones.
Turning the knobs completely in one direction or the
other activates the "HI" (maximum heating) or
"LO" (maximum cooling) functions respectively.
To deactivate these functions, turn the temperature
knob to the desired temperature.
AIR DISTRIBUTION SELECTION
By pressing buttons H (
/
/
), it is possible to
set one of the 7 possible air distributions manually:
Air flow to the windscreen and front side
window diffusers to demist/defrost them.Air flow at central and side dashboard vents to
ventilate the chest and the face during the hot
season.Air flow to the front and rear footwell diffusers.
This air distribution setting heats the passenger
compartment most quickly, giving a prompt
sensation of warmth.
Air flow distributed between footwell
diffusers (hotter air) and central and side
dashboard vents (cooler air). This distribution
setting is useful in spring and autumn on
sunny days.Air flow distributed between footwell
diffusers and windscreen and front side
window defrosting/demisting diffusers. This
distribution setting allows the passenger
compartment to be warmed effectively and
prevents the windows from misting.Air flow distribution between windscreen
demisting/defrosting diffusers and side and
central dashboard vents. This allows air to be
sent to the windscreen in conditions of
strong sunlight.
Air flow distribution to all diffusers on
the car.
NoteAir always flows from the side dashboard
diffusers: it is, however, possible to interrupt the air
flow by operating the wheel located near the
corresponding vents.
In AUTO mode, the climate control system
automatically manages air distribution (the LEDs on
buttons H are off ).
When set manually, the air distribution is indicated
by the LEDs on the selected buttons switching on.
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In combined function mode, functions are enabled
together with those already set when the relevant
button is pressed. If a button whose function is
already active is pressed, the operation is cancelled
and the corresponding LED switches off.
To restore automatic control of the air distribution
after a manual selection, press the AUTO button.
ADJUSTING THE FAN SPEED
Turn knob F to increase/decrease the fan speed.
The speed is indicated by the LEDs G on the knob F
switching on.
❒maximum fan speed = all LEDs lit;
❒minimum fan speed = one LED lit.
The fan can only be excluded if the climate control
system compressor has been switched off by pressing
button D.
IMPORTANT To restore automatic control of the fan
speed after a manual adjustment, press the AUTO
button.
AUTO BUTTON
When the AUTO button is pressed (LED on button
lit) the climate control system automatically adjusts
the following settings in the corresponding zones:
❒quantity and distribution of the air introduced into
the passenger compartment
❒climate control system compressor
❒air recirculation
cancelling all previous manual adjustments.This is indicated by the LED on the AUTO button
switching on.
If the AUTO button is pressed when the AUTO LED
is on, the system switches to completely manual
mode; it displays the current flow and distribution
status, which will no longer be managed
automatically.
If a manual intervention is made on at least the air
distribution or on the fan speed, the LED switches
off to indicate that the system is no longer
controlling all functions automatically.
Deactivating the compressor results in the
deactivation of automatic operation only if the
system is no longer able to guarantee comfort
conditions (which depend on the set temperature).
IMPORTANT Should the system no longer be able to
guarantee the required temperature set in various
passenger compartment zones, the set temperature
value will flash for a few seconds on the display.
To restore automatic system control after one or
more manual adjustments, press the AUTO button.
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MONO BUTTON
Press the MONO button (LED on button lit) to align
the passenger side air temperature with that of the
driver side.
This function makes temperature regulation easier
when the driver is travelling alone.
Turn knob L to set the passenger side temperature
and return to separate air temperature management.
AIR RECIRCULATION
The air recirculation is managed according to the
following operating logics:
❒forced activation (air recirculation always on):
indicated by the LED on button B
;
❒forced deactivation (air recirculation always off, air
intake from the outside), signalled by the LED on
button B
switching off.
Forced activation/deactivation can be selected by
pressing button B
.
When button
is pressed, the climate control
system automatically activates internal air
recirculation (LED on button B
on)
It is still possible to activate outside air recirculation
(LED on the button off ) and vice versa, by pressing
button B
.In automatic operation, recirculation is managed
automatically by the system according to outside
environmental conditions.
IMPORTANT The engagement of the recirculation
system makes it possible to reach the required
heating/cooling conditions faster. It is, however,
inadvisable to use it on rainy/cold days as it would
considerably increase the possibility of the windows
misting up inside (especially if the climate control
system is off ). When the outside temperature is low,
recirculation is forced off (air drawn in from the
outside) to prevent the windows from misting up.
It is inadvisable to use internal air
recirculation when the outside
temperature is low, since the windows
could mist up rapidly.
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AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL
(AUTOLIGHT)
(Dusk sensor)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This infrared LED sensor, combined with the rain
sensor and located on the windscreen, detects the
variations in outside brightness depending on the
light sensitivity set with the Setup Menu: the greater
the sensitivity, the less external light is required to
activate the exterior lights.
Activation
The dusk sensor activates when ring nut A fig. 45 is
turned to
. In this way the side lights and dipped
headlights are activated automatically according to
the external light level.
Following automatic light activation, the fog lights
(for versions/markets, where provided) and rear fog
light may still be switched on. When the lights are
automatically switched off, the front and rear fog
lights (if activated) are also switched off. The next
time the lights are switched on automatically, the fog
lights must be reactivated manually (if required).
With dusk sensor active, it is not possible to keep
the main beam headlights on constantly; only flashing
is permitted. To switch these lights on constantly,
turn ring nut A to
and pull the stalk towards the
steering wheel.On automatic sensor controlled deactivation, the
dipped headlights are deactivated first, followed
by the side lights a few seconds later.
If the sensor is activated but is malfunctioning, the
side lights and dipped beam headlights are switched
on irrespective of the outside light level: the sensor
failure is indicated on the display. It is also possible to
deactivate the sensor and switch on the desired
lights, if necessary.
IMPORTANT The sensor cannot detect the presence
of fog. These lights must therefore be switched on
manually in these circumstances.
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
To activate the main beam headlights, with ring nut A
at
, pull the stalk towards the steering wheel
beyond the end of travel position.
Thewarning light switches on in the instrument
panel.
When the stalk is pulled towards the steering wheel
again, beyond the end of travel position, the main
beam headlights deactivate, the dipped beam
headlights reactivate and the warning light
switches off.
It is not possible to switch on the main beam
headlights in fixed mode if the automatic lighting
control system is active.
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INCREASING THE STORED SPEED
This can be carried out in two ways:
❒by pressing the accelerator and storing the new
speed reached
or
❒by moving the stalk upwards (+) until the new
speed, which will be stored automatically, is
reached.
Each movement of the stalk corresponds to an
increase in speed of about 1 km/h, while keeping the
stalk held upwards will continuously increase the
speed.
REDUCING THE STORED SPEED
This can be carried out in two ways:
❒by deactivating the device and then storing the
new speed
or
❒by moving the lever downwards (–) until the new
speed, which will automatically remain stored, is
reached.
Each movement of the lever corresponds to a
reduction in speed of about 1 km/h, while keeping
the stalk held downwards will decrease the speed
continuously.DEACTIVATING THE DEVICE
The device can be deactivated by the driver in the
following ways:
❒turning ring nut A toO;
❒by stopping the engine
❒by pressing the brake pedal, the clutch or the
accelerator; in this last case the system is not
completely deactivated but gives priority to the
acceleration request. The device still remains
active, without the need to press the CANC RES
button to return to the previous condition once
acceleration is concluded.
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Automatic deactivation
The device deactivates automatically in the following
cases:
❒intervention of the ABS or ESC systems;
❒with the car speed below the set limit
❒in the event of system failure.
WARNING
When travelling with the device active,
never move the gear lever to neutral.
WARNING
In the event of device faults or failures,
turn knob A toOand contact a Fiat
Dealership.
SPEED LIMITER
This device allows the speed of the car to be limited
to values which can be set by the driver.
The maximum speed can be set both with car
stationary and in motion. The minimum speed that
can be set is 30 km/h.
When the device is active, the car speed depends on
the pressure at the accelerator pedal, until the
programmed speed limit is reached (see "Speed limit
programming" paragraph).If necessary (in the event of overtaking for example),
the programmed speed limit can be exceeded by
fully depressing the accelerator pedal.
By gradually reducing the pressure on the accelerator
pedal, the function will be reactivated as soon as
the car speed drops below the programmed speed.
Activating the device
To activate the device, turn ring nut A fig. 48 to
.
Activation of the device is indicated by the
warning light on the instrument panel switching
on and, on some versions, by a message on the
display plus last programmed speed value.
Speed limit programming
The speed limit can be programmed without
necessarily activating the device.
To store a speed value higher than that displayed,
move stalk A upwards (+). Each movement of the
stalk corresponds to an increase in speed of about 1
km/h, while keeping the stalk held upwards will
increase the speed with an increment of 5 km/h.
To store a value lower than that displayed, move
stalk A downwards (–). Each movement of the stalk
corresponds to a decrease in speed of about 1
km/h, while keeping the stalk held downwards a
decrease of 5 km/h is obtained.
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